In maritime safety, agility saves lives.
Fires in ports, on vessels, or inside marinas don’t wait for the perfect conditions. They erupt fast—often in confined spaces, elevated locations, or areas unreachable by vehicles. Traditional firefighting equipment, while powerful, can struggle to respond in time.
That’s why Emesco Marine is advancing a new category of rapid-response tools with the AFT 12-02 backpack fire suppression system—a compact, one-person unit engineered to go where standard systems can’t.
What Makes the AFT 12-02 Different?
The AFT 12-02 isn’t just portable—it’s purpose-built for maritime realities. Unlike standard hose reels, extinguishers, or vehicle-mounted systems, it enables fast intervention at the source of the fire, even in places like:
- Ship engine compartments and auxiliary rooms
- Cramped cargo holds or stairwells
- Container stacks and port machinery
- Crowded marinas and narrow dockways
- Remote fueling points or control stations
While other systems wait for clearance, power, or crew coordination—the AFT 12-02 is already on the move, with compressed air foam technology that knocks down flames quickly and prevents re-ignition.
Key Benefits:
- Immediate first attack – Enables rapid action before the fire escalates
- One-person operable – No hoses to drag, no vehicles to reposition
- Minimal water use – Ideal for reducing water damage and environmental impact, especially near the sea
- Low maintenance, fast refill – Keeps it ready for duty at all times
- Lightweight and ergonomic – Allows freedom of movement through hatches, ladders, catwalks, and pontoons
- Independent operation – Functions without relying on ship power or water systems
Designed for Ports, Ships, and Marinas
In marinas, where boats are moored side by side and access is often restricted to narrow walkways, the risk of rapid fire spread is real. Traditional methods face delays, while the AFT 12-02 can be worn by marina staff or first responders, offering crucial first minutes of suppression that could prevent a disaster.
Onboard vessels, the unit provides a reliable backup to fixed fire systems, especially during maintenance, power outages, or in compartments where nozzles can’t reach.
In busy container terminals, it enables safe, controlled access to fire zones without waiting for external assistance or navigating through stacked cargo.
Smaller, Faster, Smarter
The AFT 12-02 is part of a new generation of firefighting gear—compact enough to wear, powerful enough to trust. It’s not a replacement for large-scale systems, but a force multiplier that brings firefighting capability directly into the responder’s hands.
In the critical first moments of a maritime fire, this backpack can make the difference between control and catastrophe.
For more information or to book a live demonstration:
Email: info@emescomarine.com
Website: www.emescomarine.com