Photoluminescent safety signs

Photoluminescent safety signs

What are photoluminescent Safety Signs? Photoluminescent safety signs, also known as glow-in-the-dark safety signs, are crafted to ensure visibility in dark conditions without relying on a power source. Constructed from materials capable of absorbing and storing ambient light, these signs emit a visible glow, providing essential messages and wayfinding for all personnel even in the absence of light sources. How long do photoluminescent signs glow? These signs maintain their glow for at least 60 minutes after the light source is turned off, offering individuals inside buildings, ships, or other locations sufficient time to safely evacuate and locate assembly points or…
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Sinking ship – how to be prepared?

Sinking ship – how to be prepared?

Sinking ship situation Every year millions of cargo ships, cruises and ferries make their way across the sea. Unfortunately, sometimes an emergency occurs on board of a vessel, causing a sinking ship situation. Between 2011 and 2020, 876 vessels were lost at sea. The majority of ships lost during this period, around 348, were cargo ships (Statista Research Department). While cruise ships are only a small percentage of the sea vessels, there are usually much more people aboard. You probably remember the disaster sinking of the Costa Concordia? On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia wrecked just off the coast of…
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Rust Stop tape – how to use

Rust Stop tape – how to use

Anti-corrosion for all types of steel Rust Stop Petro tape is an anti-corrosion tape that can be applied to all types of steel. The tape provides excellent resistance to water, acids, alkalies, and salts. It is an appropriate long-term solution against corrosion. Even underwater, under the ground, and in harsh weather conditions, the tape retains its excellent properties. The tape will not peel, harden or crack. Rust Stop tape is easy to apply and requires a very short processing time. Our RustStop tape consists of three main items, the base being a specially designed bandage. During the production process this bandage…
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From Nordic Sea Safe to Lotek

From Nordic Sea Safe to Lotek

Dear customers, At Nordic Sea Safe ApS, we have put a lot of effort into building our name in the field of safety over the past ten years. Growth was there for us, but in order to create a better service for our customers, we have decided to take a different path. Lotek A/S will be the new partner and take over all business from Nordic Sea Safe ApS. This includes sales, logistics, and delivery activities from January 1, 2022. With Lotek as a new partner, we will now have a local warehouse in Denmark and we will be able to…
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Solasflex Retro Reflective tape to increase safety on ships

Solasflex Retro Reflective tape to increase safety on ships

Solasflex Retro Reflective tape Reflective tapes are used in the maritime and offshore industry to increase safety on ships. The Solasflex Retro Reflective tape is part of our SOLAS maritime safety tapes. SOLAS stands for “Safety of Life at Sea” and is used in the marine environment to assist in search and rescue operations. The tape is specifically designed to enhance the visibility of lifejackets, life rafts or life boats. But why should you choose for our Solasflex Retro Reflective tapes? We will tell you in this article. The Solasflex Retro Reflective tape reflects any light and amplifies it to…
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Emergency leak and seal kit: fast and easy fix on ships

Emergency leak and seal kit: fast and easy fix on ships

An unexpected leak or accident on your ship or in your warehouse? Our Emergency Leak & Seal kit (or ELS kit) is an all-inclusive kit that enables you to take immediate action when an emergency leakage calls for it. Additional trainging is not needed once your staff and crew is familiar with the ELS kit. The included manual gives you a clear explanation on how any specific leakage must be treated with the tools included in the ELS kit. What is in the Emergency Leak and Seal kit? The Emergency Leak and Seal kit contains all products that you require…
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Asbestos safety kit: remove asbestos fast and safely

Asbestos safety kit: remove asbestos fast and safely

Nordic Sea Safe has added the Asbestos Safety Kit, IMPA No. 33.0967, to its product range. Vessel crews use this product to remove any harmful asbestos materials in a safe way. They do so while the ship operates at sea. The kit is not meant to be used for large scale asbestos removal. It can be used, for example, during the docking of the vessel. Asbestos Management Plan Most of the times, the Asbestos Removal Kit is part of the Asbestos Management Plan. This plan indicated the locations of asbestos. Also, in the plan we cover the preventive measures that…
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Hydrostatic Release Units

Hydrostatic Release Units

In this article we will take a closer look at what Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU’s) are and the crucial role they play in case of an emergency. What is a hydrostatic release unit? A hydrostatic release unit or HRU is a pressure activated mechanism designed to automatically deploy a life raft, when certain conditions are met. In case a ship sinks, the HRU will activate and release the life raft on a depth between 1,5 and 4 meters. The pressure of the water against a diaphragm within the sealed casing causes a knife to cut through a rope. When this…
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PolyesPro® pipe marking

PolyesPro® pipe marking

Nordic Sea Safe is an Official Reseller of the highest quality pipe marking available today: PolyesPro®. PolyesPro® is a pipe marking material developed by Blomsma Signs & Safety, in collaboration with 3M™. The company 3M™ is a science-based technology company. They are committed to improving lives and doing business in the right way. Because of this special collaboration between Blomsma Signs & Safety and 3M™,  PolyesPro® meets the highest possible standards in pipe marking. With PolyesPro® there was always the desire to create a pipe marking that could resist higher temperatures. Where normal pipe marking often deteriorates after a while,…
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Low Location Light measurements

Low Location Light measurements

At Nordic Sea Safe we have gained a lot of experience over the years in doing Low Location Light measurements on all sorts of ships. We would like to take the opportunity in this article to tell you a bit more about the subject. Why are Low Location Light measurements needed? Ships that carry passengers are obligated to have a Low Location Light system for safety purposes. This can be an electric system or a photoluminescent system according to several regulations. A photoluminescent (after glowing) system is charged by the lighting on the vessel and will use the energy it…
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