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ISOVER is a great fit for cruise ships
by : SAMI J . ANTEROINEN photos : SAINT-GOBAIN FINLAND OY
Insulation solutions in the marine industry is no small matter . For example , when a cruise ship is insulated , this can require up to 500,000 square metres of insulation , says Key Account Manager Herkko Miettinen from Saint-Gobain .
Since energy consumption related to HVAC ( Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning ) systems constitutes a large part of the total fuel consumption of a ship ( up to 35 % for cruise ships ), installing high thermal insulation in the decks , bulkheads and ducts has a significant impact on operating costs . The big industry players know this full well :
“ Our ISOVER solutions are supplied to the major shipyards across the world , ranging from Meyer Turku to other key European shipyards ,” Miettinen says , adding that such recent releases as Viking Grace and Megastar rely heavily on ISOVER when it comes to insulation .
FIRE SAFETY FIRST !
As the world ’ s leading insulation company , ISOVER has drawn attention to the importance of effective and sustainable insulation in Marine & Offshore . Here , effective insulation is not only needed to save energy , but also to provide fire safety , acoustical and thermal comfort .
“ Fire safety upon the seas is always the starting point and the most important thing ,” Miettinen points out .
ISOVER ’ s biggest hit product at the shipyards lately has been ULTIMATE mineral wool that is produced through a unique and patented fiberizing process .
“ ULTIMATE is a high-performance mineral wool with excellent fire protection properties and a drastically reduced weight – up to 50 % lighter – when compared to traditional stonewool solutions ,” explains Miettinen .
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