Ship equipped with intrinsically safe radios

According to the IMO SOLAS Convention, for ships constructed on or after July 1, 2014, each fire brigade on board should carry at least two intrinsically safe radios for communication with firefighters. Why is it equipped with a intrinsically safe radios?

The intrinsically safe radios can maintain timely communication with the outside world when a fire occurs and the fire brigade enters the fire scene to extinguish the fire, which can ensure the firefighters' own safety and effective actions. Due to the special nature of firefighters' work and the special environment of the work site, the use of ordinary walkie-talkies generates sparks during the communication process, which may cause a secondary explosion and hurt firefighters.

If you need more information about intrinsically safe radios, you can call HZH MARINE GROUP +86 13360560504 or send an email to info@hzhmaritime.com.