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Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspection

Our certified technicians perform complete servicing in accordance with SOLAS, MED, and manufacturer specifications. This includes internal examination, pressure testing, refilling with certified agents, and providing new inspection tags and certificates for your vessel’s safety records. 

Service for Portable Fire Extinguishers

We supply, exchange, and service all standard types of portable fire extinguishers, including: 

  • 2 kg powder or CO₂ 
  • 5 kg CO₂ 
  • 6 kg powder 
  • 9 ltr foam 
  • 12 kg powder 

Service for Wheeled Fire Extinguishers

For larger scale fire protection, we supply and service wheeled fire extinguishers, offering both cost-effective and new solutions: 

  • Powder 50 kg 
  • 45 ltr foam 
  • 135 ltr foam 

We provide quality, hydrostatically tested second-hand units as a reliable, economical option, alongside brand-new equipment, all delivered with full certification. 

 

Spare Parts for Fire Extinguishers

To support rapid repairs and maintenance, we stock a range of genuine spare parts, including valves, gauges, hoses, and nozzles, minimizing equipment downtime. 

Ensure every fire extinguisher aboard is certified and operational. Contact MARIN GATE for service, supply, or immediate 24/7 support. 

SCBA Inspection, Service & Air Quality Testing

The reliability of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is non-negotiable for crew safety in hazardous atmospheres. MARIN GATE provides certified inspection, servicing, and testing for your entire breathing air system, ensuring every component meets the stringent requirements for immediate and dependable use in emergency situations. 

SCBA Inspection and Service – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Our certified technicians conduct comprehensive inspection and maintenance on all SCBA units, including masks, cylinders, regulators, and harnesses. We perform thorough function tests, leak checks, and visual inspections, followed by hydrostatic testing of cylinders as required. Each unit is serviced to comply with EN 137, SOLAS, and manufacturer specifications, with complete documentation provided for your safety management system. 

BA Compressor Inspection and Air Quality Test

The source of your breathing air is critical. We provide full inspection, maintenance, and performance testing of breathing air compressors and air storage systems. Our service includes conducting mandatory air quality tests to verify the air meets the strict purity standards defined by ISO 8573 and EN 12021, ensuring it is free of contaminants like carbon monoxide, oil mist, and particulates. 

 

Our strategic location in Angola enables us to deliver these essential services across key African ports, combining technical expertise with rapid response to support your vessel’s safety compliance and operational readiness. 

Ensure your life-saving breathing apparatus is fully certified and reliable. Schedule your SCBA and compressor service with MARIN GATE. 

EEBD Inspection & Maintenance Service

The Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) is a critical piece of personal survival equipment, providing vital respiratory protection during evacuation from hazardous atmospheres. MARIN GATE provides certified inspection, maintenance, and disposal services to ensure your EEBD units are in a permanent state of immediate readiness and full compliance. 

EEBD Inspection and Maintenance – Emergency Escape Breathing Device

Our certified service includes thorough visual and functional inspections of all EEBD units aboard, checking the integrity of the hood, cylinder pressure, activation mechanism, and seals. We perform maintenance, replace expired or degraded components, and provide clear certification tags and documentation in line with SOLAS and manufacturer requirements. 

EEBD Marine Safety Inspection for Ocenco M20.2

We provide model-specific expertise, including comprehensive inspection and servicing for the widely used Ocenco M20.2 EEBD. Our service ensures this specific unit meets all operational parameters and is certified for another period of reliable service. 

Fixed Fire Fighting System

We provide the full spectrum of mandatory inspections to keep your systems certified and compliant with SOLAS and class society regulations. Our certified technicians perform thorough physical, visual, and functional checks of all components, from control panels and piping to cylinder banks and discharge mechanisms. Our scheduled service intervals include:Annual and Bi-Annual Inspections: Routine checks and functional tests.  5-Yearly Inspection: A more comprehensive examination. 10-Yearly Inspection & Hydrostatic Testing: The most thorough inspection, which requires the hydrostatic testing of cylinders to ensure their structural integrity. We maintain a stock of pre-tested exchange cylinders to expedite this process and avoid prolonged vessel delays. 

The table below summarizes the key systems we service and our core inspection intervals: 

System Type

Common Applications

Key Inspection Intervals (Annual, 5-Year, 10-Year)

CO₂ Systems

Engine Rooms, Machinery Spaces

Yes

Foam (AFF) Systems

Flammable Liquid Hazards (e.g., Tankers)

Yes

Water Mist Systems

Machinery Spaces, Accommodation

Yes

Clean Agent Systems (FM200/Novec 1230)

Control Rooms, Sensitive Equipment Areas

Yes

Powder Systems

Specialized Hazard Protection

Yes

Smoke Detection System Inspection & Service

Your vessel’s firefighting systems are its critical first line of defence against one of the most severe threats at sea. MARIN GATE provides comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and certification services for all fixed and portable firefighting equipment (FFE), ensuring complete operational readiness and compliance with SOLAS and Class regulations. 

  • Control Panel Testing: Verification of power supplies, battery backup, and all alarm, fault, and supervisory indications. 
  • Detector Functional Testing: Physical testing of smoke, heat, and flame detectors throughout accommodation, machinery, and cargo spaces using calibrated equipment to simulate alarm conditions. 
  • Circuit & Wiring Inspection: Checking for integrity, damage, or corrosion in system wiring and field circuits. 
  • Alarm & Muster Verification: Testing of all audible and visual alarm devices and their integration with public address or general alarm systems. 
  • Documentation & Certification: Providing detailed service reports and the certification required for class surveys and port state control, confirming compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulations. 

We service all major system types, including addressable and conventional (zone) systems from leading manufacturers. Our strategic operational base in Angola enables us to offer prompt, scheduled, or emergency service to vessels across the African coastline, ensuring your critical safety systems are maintained with minimal disruption to your operations.