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MarineLink Article: “NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists – A Century of Fire Protection and Life Safety” by Lawrence B. Russell and Guy R. Colonna, P.E.

September 17, 2024August 10, 2022

“As the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Gas Hazards votes on the First Draft of the next edition of NFPA 306, Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, the NFPA Certificated Marine Chemist Program will mark 100 years of fire protection and life safety on marine vessels, in shipyards, marine terminals and waterfront facilities…”

Russell, L., & Colonna, G. (2022, April 14). NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists – A Century of Fire Protection and Life Safety. MarineLink. https://www.marinelink.com/news/nfpa-certificated-marine-chemists-a-495808

MarineLink Article: SC Ports Constructs New Container Terminal

March 30, 2021February 6, 2020

South Carolina (SC) Ports has celebrated the structural completion of the operations building at Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal, a new container terminal along the Cooper River, which will open in March 2021.

MarineLink Article: Preventing Maritime Vessel Explosions – The Role of the Marine Chemist

July 21, 2022November 9, 2018

With advances in technology, increased regulatory requirements for training, and an industry that has been committed to improving working conditions, especially those associated with confined space entry and fire prevention, why are we still seeing maritime related fires and explosions that often include serious injury or loss of life?