Here are the key takeaways from the report that directly validate the essential nature of our work at FS:
- “A burning issue – fires dominate 2025 major claims.” This highlights that fire is the single biggest financial risk factor, making proactive protection an economic necessity. The report states that: “Fires had significant impact in the first half year of 2025. Four out of seven claims above USD 10 million were fires and the costliest claims” and that “Fires not only mean an economic loss but represent a threat to the life of the seafarers as well as the environment. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and address the causes to prevent such losses”.
- Engine room fires are a focus: The report specifically notes engine room fires have the “highest occurrence on oldest vessels and in the passenger, container and car/RoRo segments.” Engine rooms are dense with critical electrical cabling—the very infrastructure that keeps a ship operating.
This 2025 report demonstrates the high relevance of our service
The Cefor 2025 report is a powerful confirmation: Investing in cable fire protection is the most relevant and necessary action maritime companies can take right now to mitigate the biggest risk facing the industry.
Fire Security are on a mission: to safeguard vessels and vital operations globally through superior fire protection of electrical cable systems. We can proudly say that no other cable coating system offers fire protection properties equal to or surpassing those of FS. Our coating system gives passive fire protection by creating an advanced, flame-isolating barrier directly on electrical cables. It stops fire from spreading along cable trays, effectively protecting all vital systems throughout your vessel.