Designed for enclosed spaces such as engine rooms and electrical stations, the Micro-K system has a number of significant advantages over traditional fire-fighting methods.

Mounted on a simple wall bracket, the absence of a pressurised cylinder results in a minimal maintenance requirement and contributes to the low life cycle cost of the Micro-K.

The inert gases used in MicroK have no potential either to harm the ozone layer or contribute to global warming.

The Micro-K operates by breaking down the solid matter within the canister and ejecting it into the surrounding atmosphere as a fine powder suspended in an inert gas.

The fire is instantly deprived of oxygen and the chemicals in the powder also inhibit its spread while the particles themselves absorb the adjacent heat as they decompose.

The result is that any flames are instantly and permanently suppressed.

The Micro-K comes in two sizes - 0.6 Kg and 1.1 Kg. A single, larger unit can protect a volume of up to 11.3 cubic meters, and the Micro-K can be fitted in multiple configurations.

There is a choice of three activation methods; automatic (heat activated), manual (via a remote pull cable) and electrical.

Certification has been granted under the Code of Practice for safety of small commercial motor or sailing vessels up to 24m load line length, as well as small workboats and pilot boats, fishing boats under 24.4m and small vessels operating under charter regulations.

Ocean Safety Ltd. Tel: 023 8072 0800. Fax: 023 8072 0801. Web: www.oceansafety.com