Fireaway Secures Bureau Veritas Type Approval and EU/UK Marine Certification for Stat-X® Aerosol Fire-Suppression Systems

## Fireaway Achieves Marine Certification Milestone for Stat-X® Fire-Suppression Technology Fireaway Inc., the Minnesota-based fire suppression specialist, announced on 9 June 2026 that its Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems have received type approval and marine equipment certification for both EU- and UK-flagged vessels, following a rigorous evaluation under IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1270. Three separate certificates issued by classification society Bureau Veritas underpin the approval, covering application in SOLAS-regulated marine environments aboard globally flagged, EU-flagged, and UK-flagged vessels. The certifications represent a significant commercial and regulatory milestone for Fireaway, opening the company's condensed aerosol technology to the broad international merchant and commercial shipping market. ### Regulatory Significance MSC.1/Circ.1270 is the IMO's guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS Chapter II-2. Achieving compliance with this circular is a prerequisite for condensed aerosol systems to be considered as alternatives to conventional gaseous suppression agents — such as CO₂ or clean agents — in protected spaces aboard SOLAS-class vessels. The dual EU/UK certification pathway also reflects the post-Brexit regulatory divergence that equipment manufacturers must now navigate to access both European and British-flagged fleets. ### Technology Overview Stat-X® condensed aerosol systems generate a fine aerosol of potassium-based compounds upon activation, suppressing fire by interrupting the chemical chain reaction of combustion. The technology is typically applied in machinery spaces, generator rooms, and other enclosed or semi-enclosed areas where traditional suppression agents may present logistical or environmental challenges. Condensed aerosol systems are generally recognised for their compact footprint and low maintenance requirements relative to conventional fixed suppression installations. ### Market Implications With Bureau Veritas type approval in hand, Fireaway is positioned to offer Stat-X® systems to shipowners, shipyards, and vessel operators requiring certified fire suppression solutions for newbuilds and retrofits across the global fleet. The certification is particularly relevant as the industry continues to focus on fire safety in the context of alternative fuel vessels and the growing prevalence of battery energy storage systems, where suppression requirements are increasingly scrutinised by flag states and classification societies. Fireaway's announcement was distributed across multiple languages — including French, Spanish, and German — signalling a deliberate effort to engage European shipowners and operators directly in their primary markets. *Source: PR Newswire / Fireaway Inc.*