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Inert Gas specialists Maritime Protection, a brand of global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, has been awarded a contract valued at €22.7 million to supply dry inert gas systems for 24 LNG carriers being constructed at a major shipyard in China as part of Qatar’s second LNG fleet expansion program. The contract represents the most significant single order in Maritime Protection’s history and includes the delivery of high-capacity dry inert gas generators, each rated at 21,000 Nm³/h. The systems will be delivered in phases from 2026 through to 2030, aligning with vessel completion schedules. Increasing international demand The 24 vessels form part of an LNG carrier initiative aimed at meeting the increasing international demand for liquefied natural gas amid ongoing shifts in global energy supply. The series is being built for a consortium of five different shipowners. “This is a defining contract for Maritime Protection,” said Bernt Øhrn, Managing Director at Maritime Protection “It’s the largest single order in our history and reflects the growing demand for engineered safety systems in the LNG sector.” Multi-party evaluation process It also reinforces the strategic value of the company’s integrated delivery model combining engineering The contract was awarded following a competitive, multi-party evaluation process and underscores Maritime Protection’s ability to deliver complex safety solutions for some of the most advanced vessels in commercial shipbuilding. It also reinforces the strategic value of the company’s integrated delivery model combining engineering, manufacturing, and service to support customers throughout the vessel lifecycle. The contract was awarded following an extended negotiation period, during which system design maturity and long-term operational reliability were key factors in the decision-making process. Technically mature solution Knut Kaupang, Director of Sales, Maritime Protection, added, “Throughout the quotation process, it became clear that the shipowners were focused on securing a technically mature solution from a supplier with a long-standing track record in the LNG sector. The vessels involved are among the largest and most advanced of their type, and the equipment requirements reflect that scale.” “Our system design has been proven across a wide range of vessel types and operating conditions, which has helped build confidence among all stakeholders involved. When equipment is this integral to a ship’s infrastructure, owners need to have certainty in the design, the delivery capability, and the long-term support behind it.” Complex safety systems Vessels carrying liquefied gas need an inerting solution to ensure it is safe to take on board cargo Inert gas systems are essential and complex safety systems onboard a tanker. Vessels carrying liquefied gas need an inerting solution to ensure it is safe to take on board cargo; primarily, it is used before and after dry docking. Maintaining an oxygen level of approximately 1% in the cargo tanks is essential to prevent explosions and fires. Each system features a combustion chamber, chiller unit, cooler and dryer. The design follows a horizontal layout, which eliminates the risk of hydrocarbons in the SW drain. Additionally, the systems are built to meet the approval standards of all major classification societies, including DNV, BV, ABS and Lloyd’s Register, as required by the vessel operators. This contract represents a significant addition to the company’s overall order book, bringing the total number of gas tankers equipped by Maritime Protection Dry IGG (Inert Gas Generators) to over 400 since 2005, with more than half of those commissioned in the past five years.

Global safety equipment manufacturer and supplier - Survitec will demonstrate a range of Maritime Defence equipment, including boats and personal protective equipment (PPE), with live waterborne displays at DSEI 2021 from 14th – 17th September 2021 at Excel, London, United Kingdom (UK). The demonstration will feature a number of new additions from Survitec, including the Marin Life Jacket, their newest defence life jacket, which fully integrates to any body armour, which is important not only for the wearers comfort, but also increases the safety aspect when it’s needed. Survitec’s Maritime Defence boats and PPE on display Survitec personnel will be stationed at the docks area of Excel showcasing the full Maritime Defence boats and PPE capability, along with a presence in the Aerospace Zone on stand H6-121, where they will be showcasing Military Inflatable Boats, Fast Jet and Non-Fast Jet & Rotary Wing PFE and a range of Maritime Life Preservers. Survitec will also be showcasing the Inflatable Walls Training System in the Activity Zone at DSEI 2021.

Strengthening the company’s position as the Survival Technology solutions partner, Survitec has announced the appointment of Robert Steen Kledal as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Robert will be responsible for setting Survitec’s strategic direction. He will lead the Survitec Executive team and sit on the Survitec Board. At the start of the year, Survitec launched a new organisational structure designed to make Survitec an even better partner – increased levels of customer centricity and agility were the main focus. Continuing transformational work Robert will continue the transformation work, positioning Survitec customers at the heart of every decision while achieving profitable growth. A key focus for Robert will be Survitec’s workforce of over 3,000 professionals, ensuring they feel connected to the Survitec purpose, which is “We Exist to Protect Lives.” 30 years of experience Robert has over 30 years of experience in executive-level roles on a global scale Robert has over 30 years of experience in executive-level roles on a global scale. He was CEO at Wrist Ship Supply, the ship and offshore supplier of provisions & stores, for over nine years. He led the organisation and its 1,600 colleagues, through digital transformation, enabling substantial improvement to how the business engaged its customers. His experience spans the maritime and defence industries. He has also held several senior positions, during his 21 years at Moeller-Maersk Group and served in the Danish Army as a Sergeant. In addition to his role as CEO of Survitec, Robert is also on the Board of Directors at Wrist Ship Supply and Blue Water Shipping, a provider of tailor-made transport and logistics solutions. He has lived and worked all over the world and is familiar with five languages. Joining the team When asked why he chose to join the team Trusted to Protect Lives, he commented, “Coming from the shipping industry, I was instantly attracted to the inspiring purpose of Survitec.” “I look forward to building on this great legacy and the achievements made to position Survitec as the global leader in Survival Technology for our customers worldwide. Not least to service our customers’ requirements effectively.”