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PFOS-free conversion of a fixed foam system within a single port stay
8,000 litres of legacy fluoroprotein AR 3% concentrate drained, sealed into IBC tanks and landed ashore as hazardous waste for final treatment at a licensed facility. After internal cleaning of the foam tank, the system was recharged with 8,000 litres of Dr. Sthamer MED approved, fluorine-free, alcohol resistant concentrate.
- Service
- Fire fighting: fixed foam system
- Port
- France
- Scope
- Draining and disposal of PFOS-containing concentrate, foam tank cleaning, recharge with fluorine-free concentrate
- Standard
- SOLAS II-2/10.11, Resolution MSC.532(107)
- Result
- Service certificate, PFOS disposal and collection certificate and batch certification for the new foam on board
Vessel and owner names are not published.
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