ATEX in Marine Environments
In marine industrial environments—such as ships, offshore facilities, and port installations—flammable gases, vapors, and dust particles are often present, which can create explosive atmospheres. To protect people, equipment, and operations, strict compliance with ATEX directives is required.
What does ATEX mean in a marine context?
ATEX is the EU regulatory framework for equipment and work environments in explosive atmospheres. In marine environments, this includes, for example, engine rooms, tank facilities, cargo holds, and other zones where an explosive atmosphere may occur.
These areas are classified into different zones—Zone 0, 1, or 2—depending on the likelihood of an explosive mixture being present.
We deliver safety for marine ATEX zones
We have extensive experience in delivering products that are certified and adapted for use in ATEX-rated marine environments. Our range for this sector includes:
Our expertise in this field ensures that you get the right product in the right place—with safety and reliability in focus.
Selected products
Spartan Linear Zone 1/21
Robust lighting for demanding environments. Spartan is a powerful luminaire approved for all explosion-rated zones up to IIC T4.
Ex Junction Box
Standard versions of explosion-protected junction boxes fitted with terminals and cable glands.
Stainless steel control box
Explosion-protected stainless steel pushbutton box GHG 448 with up to 18 holes in the front for various buttons, lamps, switches, etc.
Finned tube heater
Explosion-protected self-regulating finned tube heater.