Fire remains the most expensive cause of marine insurance claims, often resulting in total vessel losses. Based on data from the Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2025, fire and explosion incidents on commercial ships reached a decade-high in 2024, with approximately 250 incidents reported.*
The increased risk from hazardous cargo and the immense size of today’s container vessels has contributed to a 20% year-on-year increase, highlighting a growing trend in cargo-related blazes. Consequently, onboard blast protection is vital to mitigate the human, economic, and environmental impacts of explosions on commercial shipping.
Investigations have shown that causes relate to mis-declared or improperly stowed dangerous goods (including lithium-ion batteries, which have had increased demand as electrification grows across the globe) and chemicals. These items are responsible for over 25% of all cargo-related fire incidents.
Another culprit causing explosions and blast on board, are engine room fires. Approximately 60% of all fire and explosion claims between 2017 and 2024 originated in the engine room.
At ASL GRP we manufacture rigid and blanket protection systems. Our new flexible solution we tested last year qualified at 700m/s – our highest rated yet.
We work with the shipbuilders, designers and refit teams to ensure the best possible fitment and solution for the specified requirement.
By visiting a vessel in person, we can template precisely. We find this to be the most effective way to ensure coverage and materials are appropriate, and we can account for any access, weight and space issues.
For more information on our capabilities please email with your initial requirements: sales@aslgrp.com
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