The IMO regulation (SOLAS regulation 10.10.4) requires all new ships from 1st July 2014 to equip their firefighting teams with at least two intrinsically safe radios for critical fire fighter communications. Vessels built prior to 1st July 2014 need to comply to the new SOLAS regulations by 1 July 2018.
Entel offers a comprehensive range of marine VHF and UHF intrinsically safe portables which comply with the new SOLAS regulations. The following options of Intrinsically Safe Radios are available:
- ATEX Approved IIC – The HT900 range of ATEX certified portables meet IIC T4.
- ATEX Approved IIA – The HT800 range of ATEX certified portables meet IIA T4.
- IECEx Approved – The HT500 range of two way intrinsically safe certified portable radios meet IECEx certification – suitable for those users who do not need to comply with the European ATEX standard.
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USS BATAAN, Mediterranean Sea (July 22, 2011) -Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Julio Rivera helps Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Raymond Gard dress out in fire fighting ensemble (FFE) aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a general quarters drill July 22. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Turner/Released)
As a major supplier of ATEX firefighter radios to Fire and Rescue organizations globally, Entel has an extensive selection of firefighter radio safety equipment complete with a full range of audio accessories appropriate to this application. This includes a range of bone-conductive options that can fit easily with existing BAs. Should the customer demand radio communication with the use of integrated Breathing Apparatus, Entel can offer two market leading products from Draeger and Scott Safety that are approved on our ATEX certificate, providing peace of mind to the user that the whole solution, i.e. radio and the BA, is ATEX approved and safe for use in hazardous environments.
Please download our Frequently Asked Questions on IMO together with our Accessory guide document below.
