Fireboy is introducing the BACC Mist System – a low-pressure water mist system designed specifically for the cooling and containment of battery rooms and machinery spaces. The new system will be officially launched at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam later this month.
Fireboy provides marine fire detection and suppression technology. The BACC Mist (Battery Area Cooling and Containment) system provides a compact, scalable and efficient solution for managing heat build-up and fire risk in critical onboard environments. Operating at pressures below 16 bar, it delivers effective water mist suppression using a small pump, making it ideally suited to smaller vessels, battery energy storage areas, and auxiliary machinery spaces.
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Plug-and-play solution
Built around IMO MSC.Circ 1165 standards for machinery space water mist systems, the BACC Mist is a fully pre-engineered, plug-and-play solution that integrates with shipboard systems. Designed for simplicity and reliability, it incorporates human-machine interface (HMI)/programmable logic controller(PLC)-based control, redundant pump operation, and fresh water or seawater compatibility.
Key features of the system are:
- Low Pressure (<16 bar) – efficient operation using a small pump
- Scalable configurations for different vessel sizes and layouts
- 240V / 415V power options
- HMI/PLC control interface for ease of use and system monitoring
- Approved, marine-grade components for durability and compliance
- Compatible with freshwater or seawater operation
‘The BACC Mist System represents an important step forward for marine fire safety, particularly as more vessels move toward electrification,’ says Robert Aldous, Chief Operations Officer at Fireboy. ‘Its low-pressure, modular design makes advanced water mist protection accessible to a wider range of operators, from small craft to commercial fleets.’
Fireboy will showcase the BACC Mist System at Metstrade 2025, stand 03.310, in Amsterdam, from 18 to 20 November.
Picture: The BACC Mist System with a dual pump (picture by Fireboy).
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