Contact person
Anna Karlsson
Brandingenjör
Contact AnnaFire safety in innovative mobility sector – a comparative study
The segment for smaller vessels is currently underutilized, but several companies in the industry are driving the development and the issue of appropriate fire safety acceptance criteria for small vessels in national traffic, constructed with lightweight materials is highly relevant.
The use of lightweight materials is limited due to safety requirements in current regulations, which have not been developed for this type of vessel but rather for larger ocean-going ships. More appropriate regulations could result in lower costs and increased safety for crew, passengers, and cargo on board.
The purpose of the Bmob project is to leverage existing knowledge and regulations in this area to develop improved guidelines for the small vessel segment, with the aim of promoting safer and more sustainable
transport of goods and passengers, as well as enhanced safety for seafarers on board.
Project goals:
1. Conduct a literature review to synthesize the current state of the art in Sweden, incorporating relevant scientific knowledge and advancements in the field.
2. Perform a comparative analysis of pertinent regulations, guidelines, and standards in Sweden, contrasting them with those of at least one other Nordic country.
3. Conduct at least one series of fire tests using small-scale test specimens composed of atleast two various relevant lightweight construction materials.
4. Formulate concrete proposals for requirement levels and assessment criteria for lightweight and smaller vessels within the context of Swedish national traffic regulations.
Summary
Project name
Bmob
Status
Active
RISE role in project
coordinator
Project start
Duration
24 months
Total budget
2 million SEK
Funders
Swedish Transport Agency, The Swedish Mercantile Marine Foundation
Project members
Supports the UN sustainability goals
11. Sustainable cities and communities
