Acorn Fire & Security Engineered & Commissioned New Fire System in Trinidad
Wednesday, 4th July 2018
Kentec’s Syncro ASM fire control panels have been chosen for the refurbishment of fire systems on the fast ferry service that operates between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Since its inauguration in 2004, the fast ferry service between Port of Spain and Scarborough has become the popular choice for vacationers and people traveling daily between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Two passenger fast ferries, the T&T Express and the T&T Spirit service the route with a 7 day a week schedule, completing the 20 mile journey in around 2 1/2 hours.
In 2017 operators Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago decided to replace the T&T Express’ obsolete fire safety system, using the existing cabling infrastructure. Specialists Acorn Fire & Security engineered a new fire system using networked Kentec Syncro ASM fire control panels, with a VIEW Marine Repeater Panel flush mounted in the vessel’s bridge. The system was fully interfaced with Hochiki addressable marine detectors – predominantly multi and heat sensors. A special cause and effect fire plan was written for the networked fire alarm system to mitigate any potential alarm sources from specific ‘at risk’ areas, for example during loading and unloading of goods and vehicles.
Fire system installers WND Industrial Services of Trinidad had to work around the vessel’s busy schedule.
In fact, T&T Port Authority is so impressed with the new Kentec Fire Alarm system – in particular its ease of use and flexibility of operation – it has decided to upgrade the T&T Express’ sister ship, T&T Spirit, with the same equipment. Installation is due to commence in June this year.
