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? re protection requirements, however location of the units can be a chal-lenge at times. To help solve this, Tyco Marine Services also offers a skid type hose reel unit that can be conveniently installed on a bulkhead, which mini-mizes the equipments footprint and provides additional ? re protection.? PRIOR PLANNING IS THE KEYAs the domestic OSV market evolves, it also appears to be leading the charge to LNG. But in a market where every ton and every square foot expended to install new equipment impinges upon the working missions of the vessel, prior planning is critical when addressing ? re suppression on board LNG or dual fuel powered ves- sels. To this end, Tycos Pelletier says that being able to provide portable as well as permanent solutions is im- portant. He explained further, Not only does equipment ? exibility make planning easier; it provides architects, engineers and shipyards options dur- ing the design phase.? Pelletier added that Tyco was active in the LNG ? re suppression market today, but due to con? dentiality agreements, was not able to share the names of current cus- tomers. But, he said, We are working with several shipyards on LNG proj- ects, but are not at liberty to elaborate at this time.? Its a brave new world out there. And while Pelletier conceded that LNG fuel has thus far enjoyed a rela- tively safe track record at sea, he also cautioned that this may lead some people to feel a sense of security that could prove hazardous if steps are not taken to provide proper ? re protection for all areas of an LNG-fueled ship. He added, Understanding the poten- tial hazards and working with an ex- pert to develop a total ? re suppression solution will help maintain the safety of people, product and equipment.? That sounds like good advice. www.marinelink.com MN 87MN Sept2013 Layout 82-95.indd 878/30/2013 10:57:32 AM