Safety Bulletin 33 – Paroc Navis 60 non-compliant structural fire protection
Updated 12 October 2023
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Summary of issue
Following independent testing it has been found that the PAROC Marine Navis Slab/Mat/Wired 60 product line does not meet the A-60 Test requirements despite the products holding a Type Approval Certificate and having MED approval. While the product does provide some structural fire protection it was found to not restrict the temperature rise for the full 60 minutes required for A-60 approval.
The MCA believes that supply of this product in the UK for use in newbuild ships has been limited but believe it could have been installed by third party suppliers for repair and modification purposes.
Actions to take
If you believe you have non-installed stock of these products, please inform PAROC who will make arrangements for recompense.
PAROC can be contacted by email at
If the product is installed on board, the supplier should be contacted and a remedial action plan agreed with your local marine office.
Any queries should be directed to the MCA at
Email: marine.technology@mcga.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 203 8172000
Maritime and Coastguard Agency,
Bay 2/23,
Spring Place,
105 Commercial Road,
Southampton,
SO15 1EG