advantages

PROMARINE -640 ®

the reduced-weight
marine accommodation systems for
z ceilings z floors z walls z fur nitures
z fire stopping products z profiles
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PROMARINE - ®

640
substantially lighter than existing
marine accommodation systems

Manufacturing Background

Promat International, part of the Etex Group of companies, is a leading

manufacturer of proactive fire protection boards and systems, offering
an extensive range of products designed to meet the most stringent of
requirements of 21st century fire protection legislation.

Based in over 30 countries worldwide, Promat International’s

commitment to research and development is clearly demonstrated by
its dedicated in-house research and development company, Promat
Research & Technology Centre (PRTC).

PROMARINE®-640 is a lightweight, non-combustible board

manufactured from autoclaved calcium silicate, reinforced with
selected minerals and fibres. The boards contain no asbestos or other
mineral fibres.

Approvals

PROMARINE®-640 is non-combustible when tested to I.M.O.

Resolution A472 (XII) and is approved for use as A, B and C Class
constructions to Solas 1974 (including the 1981 and 1983
amendments). PROMARINE® 640 is tested to I.M.O. Resolution
A754 (18).
PROMARINE®-640 board is approved by most national and
international marine approval authorities. Copies of Certificates of
Approval for all PROMARINE®-640 product uses are available upon
request.
PROMARINE®-640 is used to provide decorative, fire-resistant
bulkheads, ceilings and floors in accommodation areas on all types of
seagoing vessels and offshore platforms.
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contents 3

working characteristics 4

Santa Regina physical properties 5

protected with
PROMARINE ®
boards.
availability & packaging 6

fire protection bulkheads 7

advantages

installation instructions bulkheads 8~11

lightweight
system solutions fire protection ceilings 12

installation instructions ceilings 13~17

flexible usage & fire protection floors 18

applications

installation instructions floors 18~20

aesthetically PROMARINE ® furniture range 21~22

pleasing
fire protection case study 23~24

walls profiles 25~26

simple yet
robust systems
ceilings profiles 27~28

specialist services 29

fire resistant glazing 30

SYSTEMGLAS ®

fire stopping products 31

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working
characteristics

PROMARINE®-640 contains no asbestos or other mineral fibres,

therefore no special precautions are necessary when working with the
panels. PROMARINE®-640 composite panels can be processed simply
by using normal joinery tools when sawing, planing, drilling etc. When
using power equipment, such as electric saws, dust extraction should
be used to reduce the airborne nuisance dust generated.
When making cut-outs in laminated PROMARINE®-640 composite
panels it is important to radius the corners to prevent laminate splitting.
PROMARINE®-640 is suitable for lamination of high pressure laminates
using a variety of adhesives. Both cold and hot press methods of
lamination can be employed.
The type of glue to be used when bonding laminates to PROMARINE®-
640 will be determined by the adhesive specified in the laminate
manufacturer’s certificate of approval from the appropriate
classification body. The major marine laminate manufacturers hold
approval certificates where various glues have been used in the flame-
spread tests, e.g. Resorcinol Formaldehyde, Polyurethane, PVAc,
Epoxy etc. Please consult the laminate manufacturer, or Promat
Technical Department, if in doubt.
Pre-bonded PROMARINE®-640 composite panels should not be stored
or used in conditions where the relative humidity (RH) falls below 35%,
or above 85%, and where the maximum temperature is above 35O.

IMPORTANT:
When using machine power tools to cut boards, care should be
taken to reduce the effects of dust. Use of dust extraction is highly
recommended, and use of an appropriate dust mask or respiration
equipment in accordance with the requirements of local standards
and regulations is required. The legal requirements for
occupational exposure limits for total and respirable dust must be
adhered to.
When total dust concentration is higher than occupational
exposure limits (refer to local regulations), individual respiratory
protective equipment is obligatory.
Work in a well ventilated area. Use tools with appropriate dust
exhaust equipment. Collect dust with a vacuum cleaner or soak
with water before sweeping up.
For more information please refer to the appropriate Material
Safety Data Sheet; which is available from your local Promat office.
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properties

Physical Properties: Plain PROMARINE®-640 Laminated PROMARINE®-640

Imperial units Metric units Imperial units Metric Units
Nominal Density 39.95lbs/ft3 640kg/m3 39.95lbs/ft3 (core) 640kg/m3 (core)
Tolerances
Length -0 inch, +13/64 inches -0mm, +5mm -0 inch, -13/64 inches +0mm, -5mm
Width -0 inch, +13/64 inches -0mm, +5mm ±5/64 inches ±2mm
Thickness +0 inch, -1/32 inches +0mm, -0.8mm +0 inch, - /32 inches +0mm, -0.8mm
1

Density ±10% ±10% ±10% (core) ±10% (core)

Thermal conductivity 0.929Btu-in/hr-ft - F 0.134W/mK
2 O
0.929Btu-in/hr-ft - F 0.134W/mK
2 O

(core) (core)
Alkalinity 7~10 pH 7~10 pH 7~10 pH (core) 7~10 pH (core)
Moisture content
Ex-works 8~12% 8~12% 8~12% (core) 8~12% (core)
Ambient 3% 3% 3% (core) 3% (core)
Coefficient of 19.69 x 10-6ft/ftOF 6.0 x 10-6m/mK 19.69 x 10-6ft/ftOF 6.0 x 10-6m/mK
thermal expansion
Modulus of rupture 638psi 4.4N/mm2 3393psi 23.4N/mm2
(average, 2 directions)
Tensile strength 275psi 1.9N/mm2 841psi 5.8N/mm2
Comprehensive strength 348psi 2.4N/mm2 319psi 2.2N/mm2
(1% deformation)

Fixing Information: Laminated PROMARINE®-640

Screw holding power Imperial units Metric units
Type A self-tapping screw 12.7mm penetration 74.95 lbs 34.0kg
Type A self-tapping screw 22.0mm penetration 200.20 lbs 90.8kg
Brinell hardness 1.5 H10/25

Typical Chemical Properties: Plain PROMARINE®-640

PROMARINE®-640 panels are unaffected by brine or chloride and are chemically inert.
PROMARINE®-640 panels are of inorganic composition and are resistant to attack by insects or vermin and will
not nourish growth of mould or bacteria.
PROMARINE®-640 panels will not disintegrate or swell if immersed in water. A temporary loss of strength will
occur when panels are fully saturated, but normal strength is regained when panels dry out.

IMPORTANT: All physical properties detailed herein are averages based on standard production. The
figures detailed herein can change dependent on the test methods used. If a particular value is of prime
importance for a specific requirement, please contact Promat Technical Department.
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availability &
packaging

All plain finish PROMARINE®-640 boards are supplied ex-factory with a

primed surface which seals the boards and helps to reduce the amount
of airborne dust generated when sawing or cutting the board.

PROMARINE®-640 Plain Finish Boards

Maximum Number per Number per
Thickness
weight standard pallet pallet (containers)
9.5mm 6.1 kg/m2 80 100
12.7mm 8.1 kg/m 2
60 75
15.9mm 10.2 kg/m 2
50 60
19.1mm 12.2 kg/m 2
40 50
22.2mm 14.2 kg/m2 35 43
25.4mm 16.3 kg/m 2
30 37
31.8mm 20.4 kg/m 2
24 30
Plain boards are available in standard sizes of 2440mm x 1220mm and
maximum 3050mm x 1220mm. All other board dimensions can be
supplied upon request.

PROMARINE®-640 Pre-bonded Boards

Nominal total Maximum Number per
thickness weight pallet (containers)
11.5mm (9.5mm core) 8.5 kg/m2 60
15.0mm (12.7mm core) 10.5 kg/m 2
50
18.0mm (15.9mm core) 12.6 kg/m2 40
21.0mm (19.1mm core) 14.6 kg/m 2
35
24.0mm (22.2mm core) 16.6 kg/m 2
30
Pre-bonded PROMARINE -640 boards are supplied in standard
®

dimensions of 2430mm x 1210mm and 3040mm x 1210mm. All other

board dimensions can be supplied upon request. PROMARINE®-640 is
available ex-factory in the following finishes:
z Plain, for client to bond.
z Laminated with approved high pressure laminates such as Polyrey,
Abet, Formica, Perstorp etc.
z Laminated with stainless steel (for ship’s galleys).
z Laminated with galvanised steel.

Lead Times*
All PROMARINE®-640 plain boards are available in a typical despatch
time of seven (7) days from order. All PROMARINE®-640 composite
panels are available in a typical despatch time of four (4) weeks from
laminate specification/order.
*All delivery schedules are a guide only. Please consult Promat for more
precise information concerning dispatch/delivery schedules pertaining
to specific requirements.
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bulkheads

A Class
For A Class certification, please consult Promat.

B Class
Approved methods of construction and drawings on pages 8~11.
Minimum thickness for B0/B15 is 19.1mm PROMARINE®-640. If
ordering pre-bonded PROMARINE®-640 use 19.1mm PROMARINE®-
640 bonded with 0.9mm thick decorative laminates on both sides i.e.
decorative/decorative.
Total panel thickness 21mm nominal.
Weight is 14.6kg per square metre (pre-bonded panel).
Acoustics is weighted Sound Reduction Index (ISO 717) 31.5db.

C Class
Materials for construction of C Class walls must be of approved non-
combustible materials.
No mandatory requirements for methods of installation, except that
support profiles etc. must be made of steel or similar non-combustible
material.
Minimum thickness of PROMARINE®-640 for C Class lining panels is
9.5mm.
If ordering laminated PROMARINE®-640 panels use minimum 9.5mm
PROMARINE®-640 laminated with 0.9mm thick decorative laminate one
side, balancer on reverse, i.e. decorative/balancer.
Total panel thickness 11.5mm nominal.
Weight is 8.5kg per square metre (pre-bonded panel).
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installation instructions
bulkheads
Typical B Class Arrangements & Methods of Erection
Construction details of B Class fire retarding bulkheads of B15 and B0 standards to comply with the
requirements of: The amendment to the International Convention For The Safety Of Life At Sea 1974 (ratified on
20/11/1981) Chapter 2.2: Part A: Regulations 3.3 & 3.4; The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations
1984: Part 1: Regulation 1(2); and The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975: Part 1: Rule 1(5).
NOTE: For compliance and certification requirements with local regulations, please consult Promat.
PROMARINE®-640 boards may be faced with plastic laminate or any other combustible decorative surface
material of any thickness having a Class 1 surface spread of flame rating when tested in accordance with the
criteria of BS 476: Part 7: 1987 and which has been accepted by the relevant department of transport before
use.

Detail A C spline joint 1 Steel spline (PJ-1-A)

2 Omega (RJ-29-S)
Detail B Double Omega joint
3 Omega with flat strip (RJ-28-US)
Detail C Single Omega joint 4 90O steel angle (PA-5-B)
Detail D T-joint (angle) 5a 90O steel angle (PA-7-C) 5b 90O steel angle (PA-7-C)
sealed with mastic
Detail E Corner butt joint
6a Channel (PC-15-E) 6b Channel (PC-15-E)
Detail F T-joint ( channel) welded to position
7 2-way corner joint (PJ-12-J)
Detail G 2-way corner joint
8 Omega cover (PV-04)
Detail H Inserts to suit Omega section (RJ-29-S) 9 Omega cover (PV-03)
Detail I B Class bulkhead in way of 10 M.S.A. approved deck coverings
sanitary accommodation 11 Deckhead
Detail J Basic panel fixings between decks 12 230mm x 5mm steel flat
13 Deck
Detail K Panel fixed using channels
with 25mm gap at top channel 14 90O steel angle (PA-20-C) welded to deck
15 A Class mineral wool (M.S.A. approved)
Detail L Arrangement when the bulkhead stops
16 Top channel (PC-17-C) welded to deckhead
short of deckhead
17 25mm x 3mm hangers spaced at < 600mm centres
Detail M Details of bullkhead connection to linings
18 Approved ceiling (to be the same of B Class as the bulkhead)
When linings are continuous B Class divisions of same
19 B Class bulkhead
thickness as B Class bulkhead.
20 B Class lining (to be the same of B Class as the bulkhead)
Detail N Plan of B Class bulkhead connection
21 75mm x 10mm x 1.5mm thick channel ground
To shell when lining is not a B Class division. (horizontal mid height)
Detail O Details of infill piece between beams 22 Ship side
on deckhead 23 25mm x 75mm ground
24 C Class lining
25 Frame
26 Self-tapping screws
27 Channel welded to beams
28 PROMARINE®-640 board infill between beams at deckhead
29 Steel securing strap 25mm x 3mm thick
welded to both sides of beams
30 Beam
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bulkheads

Detail A Detail B

Detail C Detail D
See opposite page for annotations.

Detail E Detail F
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Detail G Detail H

Detail I Detail J
See page 8 for annotations.

Detail K Detail L
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bulkheads

Detail M Detail N

See page 8 for annotations.

Detail O
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fire protection
ceilings

C Class
Materials for construction of C Class ceilings must be approved for non-combustibility.
Methods of installation - no mandatory requirements, except that support profiles etc. must be made of steel or
similar non-combustible material.
Minimum thickness of PROMARINE®-640 for C Class ceiling construction is 9.5mm.
If ordering pre-bonded PROMARINE®-640 panels use minimum 9.5mm PROMARINE®-640 bonded with 0.9mm
thick decorative laminate one side, balancer on reverse.
Minimum total panel thickness 11.5mm nominal.
Weight is 8.5kg per square metre.

B0 Class
Approved methods of construction and drawings on pages 13~15.
Minimum thickness for B0 ceilings is 9.5mm PROMARINE®-640. If ordering pre-bonded panels use minimum
9.5mm PROMARINE®-640 bonded with 0.9mm thick decorative laminate one side, balancer on reverse.
Minimum total panel thickness 11.5mm nominal.
Weight is 8.5kg per square metre.
NOTE: Panels are approved for installation in size 2400mm x 1200mm which can substantially reduce the
number of support profiles required.

B15 Class
Approved methods of construction and drawings on pages 15~17.
Minimum thickness for B15 ceilings is 15.9mm PROMARINE®-640. If ordering pre-bonded panels use minimum
15.9mm PROMARINE®-640 bonded with 0.9mm thick decorative laminate one side, balancer on reverse.
Minimum total panel thickness 18mm nominal.
Weight is 12.6kg per square metre.
NOTE: Panels are approved for installation in size 2400mm x 600mm which can substantially reduce the number
of support profiles required.

AO~A15 Class
As per abovementioned B0 Class.

A30 Class
As per abovementioned B15 Class.

A60 Class
As per abovementioned B0 Class.
Please use with 25mm mineral wool specified on approved methods of construction and drawings on pages
15~17.
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ceilings
A Class Steel Divisions
Construction details of A Class decks of A15 or B Class ceilings of B0 standard to comply with the requirements
of: The amendment to the International Convention For The Safety Of Life At Sea 1974 (ratified on 20/11/1981)
Chapter 2.2: Part A: Regulations 3.3 & 3.4; The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1984: Part 1:
Regulation 1(2); and The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975: Part 1: Rule 1(5).
Ceiling boards may be faced on both sides with a material having a Class 1 surface spread of flame rating when
tested in accordance with the criteria of BS 476: Part 7: 1971, and which has been accepted by the appropriate
naval surveyor before use.

Detail A Typical panel arrangement 9 25mm x 1.6mm mild steel hanger welded to steel deck
and support channel
Detail B Details of ceiling construction 10 Perimeter Omega (PJ-23-S)
11 Ceiling panel
Detail C Connection of ceiling to B0 bulkheads 12 Steel deck
A ‘B’ Class bulkhead is only permitted to stop short of 13 Top channel (PC-17-G)
this deckhead when a continuous B Class ceiling of 14 B Class bulkhead of B0 standard
the same B Class standard is fitted on both sides of 15 20mm x 20mm x 1.5mm steel angle hangers at ≤ 600mm
the bulkhead. centres welded to deckhead and bulkhead top section
16 B Class continuous ceiling panels of B0 standard
Detail D Connection between an A or B Class 17 Step section (PZ-S-A) welded to flats
ceiling and an A Class bulkhead insulated 18 A Class lining
with mineral fibre insulation 19 A Class bulkhead
20 35mm x 3mm steel flat at 450mm centres spacing length 25mm
Detail E Connection of A or B Class ceilings to + thickness of A Class insulation
C Class or combustible bulkhead 21 Steel plate screwed to Omega with self-tapping screws
22 C Class bulkhead
Detail F Sectional elevation of ceiling installation 23 Channel (PC-15-E) attached to the steel plate with welds,
self-tapping screws, or blind rivets
Detail G Connection between an A or B Class 24 Ceiling framework to be fitted ≥ 300mm below underside of
ceiling and ship or deckhouse sides the deck plating when the ceiling is the insulating medium for
A Class deck of A15 standard
25 Hanger welded to steel deck and support channel
Detail H Connection between an A or B Class
at ≤ 600mm centres
ceiling and an A Class bulkhead insulated
26 Arrangement when bulkhead is of B15 standard
with board type materials
27 Bulkhead or lining of B15 or B0 standard
28 Ship side or deckhouse side
Detail I Joint for main support channels
29 25mm mineral wool fitted on stringer when the ceiling
is the insulating medium for A Class deck of A15 standard
1 Ceiling perimeter channel (PC-25-T) Additionally the insulation to be fitted on ship side and frames
or deckhouse side and stiffeners where the ceiling is the
2 PROMARINE -640 boards 9.5mm thick of ≤ 2440mm x 1220mm
®
insulating medium for A Class deck of A15 standard to a height
at density ≤ 640kg/m3 +/-10% of 380mm above the stringer
3 Omega (RJ-28-S) 30 Continuous 3mm thick mild steel stringer welded to ship side
4 Omega insert (PV-03) or deckhouse side and frames
5 Insulating panel for A Class bulkhead, B Class bulkhead, 31 Optional A Class insulation
or lining of B15 or B0 standard (to prevent heat from transferring in intersections)
6 Single cross connector (CB2) 32 Mineral fibre insulation to A Class standard of bulkhead
7 Double cross connector (CB1) 33 Board type panels forming A Class insulation
8 Ceiling channel (PC-27-U) 34 Support joint plate formed from 0.7mm thick galvanised mild steel
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Detail A Detail B

Detail C Detail D
See page 13 for annotations.

Detail E Detail F
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ceilings
Construction of
Class B0, B15, A15, A30 & A60
Construction details of A Class decks of A60, A30 or
A15 standard, or of B Class ceilings of B0 and B15
standards to comply with the requirements of: The
amendment to the International Convention For The
Safety Of Life At Sea 1974 (ratified on 20/11/1981)
Chapter 2.2: Part A: Regulations 3.3 & 3.4; The
Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 1984:
Part 1: Regulation 1(2); and The Fishing Vessels
(Safety Provisions) Rules 1975: Part 1: Rule 1(5).
NOTE: For compliance and certification requirements
with local regulations, please consult Promat.
Integrity of the B0 ceilings and, integrity and insulation
Detail G standard of the B15 ceilings are to be maintained at
the boundaries of the ceilings.
Integrity and insulation standards of the A Class decks
are to be maintained at the boundaries of the ceilings
and where the ceilings are penetrated by pipes, trunks
etc to the satisfaction of a naval surveyor.
Ceiling boards may be faced on both sides with a
material having Class 1 surface spread of flame rating
when tested in accordance with the criteria of BS 476:
Part 7: 1987. Cover fillets of PROMARINE®-640 board,
minimum 12.7mm thick, must be inserted between
ceiling panels and top supporting channels. When the
deck is to be of A60 standard, it is to be insulated with
mineral wool insulation of 50mm thick, fitted to the
deckhead.
Detail A Typical panel arrangement
Detail H Detail B Details of ceiling construction
Detail C B0 or B15 bulkhead connection to
deckhead showing fill-in piece
Detail D Connection between an A or B Class
ceiling and an A Class bulkhead insulated
with mineral fibre insulation
Detail E Connection of A or B Class ceilings to
C Class or combustible bulkhead
Detail F Sectional elevation of ceiling installation
Detail G Connection between an A or B Class
See pages 16~17 for drawings.

ceiling and ship or deckhouse sides

See page 13 for annotations.

Detail H Connection between an A or B Class

ceiling and an A Class bulkhead insulated
with board type materials
Detail I Joint for main support channels
Detail I
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1 Perimeter Omega (PJ-23-W)
2 Large Omega (RJ-28-W)
3 PROMARINE®-640 boards 16mm thick of ≤ 2440mm x 610mm
at density ≤ 640kg/m3 +/-10%
4 Ceiling perimeter channel (PC-25-T)
5 PROMARINE®-640 cover fillet minimum 12mm thick
6 Single cross connector (CB2)
7 Double cross connector (CB1)
8 Ceiling channel (PC-27-U)
9 25mm x 1.6mm mild steel hanger welded to steel deck
and support channel
10 Ceiling panel
11 Steel deck
Detail A
12 Mineral wool 50mm thick insulation
(for A60 standard construction only)
13 PROMARINE®-640 board 21mm thick screwed to angle hangers
14 Steel angle hangers 20mm x 20mm x 1.5mm at ≤ 600mm
centres welded to deckhead and bulkhead top section
15 Top section ceiling support (PJ-31-P)
16 Top channel (PJ-17-G)
17 A Class bulkhead
18 Step section (PZ-S-A) welded to flats
19 Steel flat 35mm x 3mm at 450mm centres length to be 25mm
+ thickness of A Class insulation
20 Steel plate screwed to Omega with self-tapping screws
21 C Class bulkhead
22 Channel (PC-15-E)
23 Ceiling framework to be fitted ≥ 300mm below underside of
the deck plating when the ceiling is the insulating medium for
A Class deck of A60, A30 or A15 standard
Detail B
24 Ship side or deckhouse side
25 25mm mineral wool fitted on stringer when the ceiling is either
the insulating medium for A Class deck of A60, A30, A15 standard,
or a B Class (non-combustible) division of B15 standard
Additionally the insulation to be fitted on ship side and frames
or deckhouse side and stiffeners where the ceiling is the
insulating medium for A Class deck of A15 standard at a height
of 380mm above the stringer
26 Continuous 3mm thick mild steel stringer welded to ship side
or deckhouse side and frames
27 Lining of B or C Class
28 Optional A Class insulation
(to prevent heat from transferring in intersections)
29 Approved A Class mineral wool insulation of appropriate
thickness corresponding to A Class standard of bulkhead
30 Board type panels forming A Class insulation
31 Support joint plate formed from 0.7mm thick galvanised mild steel Detail C
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ceilings

Detail D Detail E

Detail F Detail G
See opposite page for annotations.

Detail H Detail I
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fire protection &
installation
instruction
floors

Use A60 approved floor panels, 2400mm x 600mm, consisting of 19mm

PROMARINE®-640 bonded on both sides with 0.4mm galvanised mild
steel and grooved on all four edges to accept 38mm x 3mm steel
splines.
Use the floor panels in conjunction with 50mm thick mineral wool
insulation underlay to achieve A60 fire-rating.
Weight is 16.8kg panels per square metre.
Mineral wool is 10kg per square metre.
Weighted Sound Reduction Index (ISO 717) 46.5db at 1000HZ.
NOTE: Fixing accessories such as splines, filler blocks etc. are supplied
with each case of floor panels.

Construction of Class B0, B15, A15, A30 & A60

Construction details of A Class decks of A60, A30 or A15 standard to comply with the requirements of: The
International Convention For The Safety Of Life At Sea 1974 Chapter 2.2: Part A: Regulations 3(c); The Merchant
Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction) Regulations 1980: Part 1: Regulation 1(2); The Merchant Shipping
(Cargo Ship Construction & Survey) Regulations 1980: Part 1: Regulation 1(2); and The Fishing Vessels (Safety
Provisions) Rules 1975: Part 1: Rule 1(5).
NOTE: For compliance and certification requirements with local regulations, please consult Promat.
PROMARINE®-640 board is to be fitted on gutter bar and bulkhead, gap to be filled with mineral fibre and sealed
with approved mastic, i.e. butyl rubber, polyurethane or polysulphide. The mineral fibre is to be hard up to gutter
bar and bulkhead. Flush off irregularities in the steel deck with a cement screed.
Staples should clench inward and be of the following dimensions: Depth 19mm; crown 9.5mm; width 1mm;
thickness 0.5mm.
Mineral wool fibre slabs of 192kg/m3 density are to be used in this construction.
Integrity of the A Class deck is to be maintained at the boundaries of the deck and where the deck is penetrated
by pipes and trunks etc to the satisfaction of a relevant surveyor. PROMARINE®-640 floor is not to be penetrated
by B Class or combustible bulkheads and linings.
PROMARINE®-640 board is to be covered with vinyl (not less than 2mm thick) in sheet or tile form or with carpet
to be laid on either the vinyl or a carpet underlay, with approval of the relevant surveyor.
Maximum length and width of PROMARINE®-640 boards to be used for floors is 2440mm x 610mm respectively.
Approved methods of construction and drawings on pages 19~20.
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Detail A Panel jointing method

floors
Detail B Termination at weather bulkhead
Detail C Termination at internal bulkhead
Detail D Staggered arrangement of floor panels
with 50mm thick mineral wool
Detail E Section of deck insulated with
A60 Class floating floor on both sides of
a steel bulkhead
Detail F Details of pipe penetration
Detail G Fitting around bulkhead stiffener
Detail H Pipe penetration

1 PROMARINE®-640 boards 19mm thick

Detail A
2 Galvanised steel veneer 0.4mm adhered to both faces of
PROMARINE®-640 board with Neoprene contact adhesive

3 Individual PROMARINE®-640 boards stapled together

at 300mm centres, gaps filled with approved mastic

4 Galvanised steel veneer folded down 6mm on both faces

5 Steel spline (PJ-1-A)

6 Steel gutter

7 Bulkhead lining

8 Channel (PJ-15-E) or angle steel (PA-20-C)

screwed to the floating PROMARINE®-640 boards

9 Self-tapping screws to penetrate floor at 225mm centres,

length as required

10 A Class insulation approved by the relevant surveyor of

appropriate thickness for the A standard of deck, Detail B
held in place by pins and spring washers

11 Steel bulkhead

12 A Class insulation approved by department of trade effectively

packed into spigot to the relevant surveyors satisfaction

13 Rubber seal

14 Steel spigot welded to deck

15 Mastic

16 Deck

17 Stiffener

18 Shaped piece of PROMARINE®-640 board held with staples

and joints, joints sealed with mastic

19 Shaped piece of PROMARINE®-640 board fitted into corner,

held with staples and joints, joints sealed with mastic
Detail C
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Detail D

Detail E Detail F
See page 19 for annotations.

Detail G Detail H
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PROMARINE ® 21

furniture range

The PROMARINE® furniture range of non-combustible ship furniture has

been developed to meet the requirements of the latest SOLAS
Fire Regulations for passenger carrying vessels. This allows
accommodation areas containing furniture and furnishings of restricted
fire risk to be downgraded from ‘Moderate Fire Risk’ (category 7) to
‘Minor Fire Risk’ (Category 6).
This has the advantage of reducing the level of fire protection required
between the accommodation areas and their surroundings*.
*Refer to SOLAS (Consolidated Edition, 2001) - Part 1, Chapter II-2,
Regulations 3 and 9.

The PROMARINE® furniture range consists of:

z Pre-manufactured items from stock.
z Customised production to suit original designs.

The pre-manufactured furniture

consists of an attractive range of
bed frames, wardrobes, kneehole
desks and bedside cabinets, all
finished in a matching hardwearing
woodgrain laminate. These are
available ‘off the shelf’ for turnkey
projects. Drawings detailing the
dimensions of each item are
readily available.
For those customers looking for
individuality, our team of
experienced professionals can
provide assistance and advice
from the design stage through to
manufacture by our craftsmen and
finally, the assembly on board the
vessel.
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PROMARINE ®

furniture range

All PROMARINE® furniture range is supplied flat packed for ease of

transport and handling. Each pack contains all the fixtures and fittings
required as well as detailed assembly instructions.
PROMARINE® furniture range is manufactured from PROMARINE®-640
panels, offering a considerable weight saving over combustible
materials such as chipboard or MDF, while providing the comfort,
practicality and function of traditional joinery products.
The laminate finish provides a durable, low maintenance, easy clean
surface that contributes to the ambience of the accommodation space.
PROMARINE® furniture drawings are available on request.
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case study

It is reassuring to know that PROMARINE®-640 boards perform not only

in fire test laboratories, but also on ships where a major fire has
occurred.
PROMARINE®-640 boards provide a B15 rating when fire tested to
SOLAS and IMO resolution A.754 (18). It gives ship designers and
owners who have used or specified PROMARINE®-640 boards added
confidence knowing that the panels lasted 6 times longer than the fire
integrity requirements for which they were designed/installed.
Greek Ferry fire
B15 fire requirements Safety factor 1
24 Jul 2005
Fire integrity only: 30 minutes 180 minutes 6 times!
Fire insulation: 15 minutes
PROMARINE®-640 boards were used for ‘Postformed’ column
protection.
The fire on the ‘New Build’, 120 metre long, 1000 passenger ferry raged
for 3 hours and caused extensive damage to the car deck, bridge and
accommodation areas.
Partitions consisted of only a single layer of 19mm thick PROMARINE®
board with laminate/wallpaper yet were able to retain their fire integrity
for the duration of a fully developed fire which burned for 3 hours.
As shown on photographs to the right and on the following page, 2
PROMARINE®-640 boards maintained fire integrity and provided proof
of the exceptional fire resistance of the boards:
1. Fire test of PROMARINE® boards at 30 minutes
2. Postformed external corner of saloon area prior to fire
3. Play room area prior to fire

3
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fire protection
case study
10

The following pictures emphasise the extensive damage caused

throughout the ferry from this fire. Note that PROMARINE® panels are
unaffected by the fire.
4. Observation of deck damage
5. Crew accommodation corridor
6. Crew cabin
7. Penetration seals
8. A60 Class fire door 9
9. Bridge control panels
10. Bridge area aft

As a result of the outstanding fire

performance, the owner has
decided to re-use PROMARINE®
in the replacement of the boards
on the fire affected ferry.
Should you require any further
information concerning the fire
on the Greek Ferry, please contact
Promat or your local
4 8
PROMARINE® boards supplier.

5 6 7
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walls profiles 25

PJ-1A C-Spline Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.44 kg/m
Finish Zintec

RJ-29-S Double Omega Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.66 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.

RJ-28-US Single Omega with Flat Strip Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.68 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.

PC-17-G Top Channel Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 1.41 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request.

PC-15-E Bottom Channel Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 0.70 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.
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walls profiles
PA-5-B 90O Angle Length 2500mm
Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 0.56 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.

PJ-12-J Corner Joint Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 1.55 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.

PA-30-B/PV-05 Internal Angle with Cover Strip Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.51 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.

PA-50-B/PV-06 External Angle with Cover Strip Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.20mm
Weight 1.16 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.
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ceilings profiles 27

PA-30 Ceiling Perimeter Omega Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.50 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request.

RJ-28-S Single Omega Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.80mm
Weight 0.33 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request.

PC-30-T Ceiling Perimeter Channel Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 1.06 kg/m
Finish Zintec

PC-27-U Ceiling Channel Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 0.89 kg/m
Finish Zintec
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ceilings profiles
CB-1 Ceiling Double Cross Connector Length 2500mm
Thickness 0.70mm
Weight 0.50 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request.

CB-2 Ceiling Single Cross Connector Length 2500mm

Thickness 0.70mm
Weight 0.33 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request.

PV-03/PV-04 (from left) Omega Cover Strip Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.20mm
Weight 0.073 kg/m
Finish White or beige
NOTE: PV-04 supplied with
matching laminate insert.

SK-01/SK-02 (from left) Skirting Cover Strip Length 2500mm

Thickness 1.50mm
Weight 0.20 kg/m
Finish Zintec
NOTE: Powder coated or stainless
steel finish can be supplied upon
request. Skirting available in
standard colours, i.e. grey, brown.
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services

Pre-bonded Materials
Our factory can provide clients pre-bonded accommodation materials
for new buildings, in a typical time of 8 weeks from final colour
specification and order (subject to delivery location and availability of
transport).

Laminates & Steel Jointing Profiles

For those clients requiring almost immediate deliveries of wall and
ceiling panels, doors, assembly profiles, loose laminate sheets etc.
Please consult Promat.
A limited range of approved laminates and steel jointing profiles is
available ex-stock. 48-hour despatch of the system components,
subject to availability, is possible.
This service will be of great interest and benefit to those clients involved
in ship repair or ship refurbishment contracts where time scale is the
critical factor.
NOTE: Ex-stock laminate colours and patterns are available from the
Polyrey Marine Range Selection High impact resistant which
encompasses 35 plain colours, woodgrains rigidised steel and designs.
An up-to-date Polyrey marine wall chart is available for clients’
convenience.
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fire resistant
glazing
SYSTEMGLAS ®
Fire Rated Glass Partitions & Doors
SYSTEMGLAS® is a fire rated full height frameless glass partition and
door system for marine and offshore accommodation use.
Ideally suited for duty-free areas, restaurants, bars, or general viewing
areas, SYSTEMGLAS® is available clear, tinted, or etched.
To provide full transparency, any vertical and/or horizontal joints
between the glass are filled with translucent fire rated PROMASEAL®
Silicone Sealant.
The perimeter framework of the partition utilises slender 50mm x 20mm
steel hollow sections which can be powder coated to match the
surroundings.
SYSTEMGLAS® doors can be supplied as either single or double leaf
openings, with closers surface or floor mounted. Frames are of steel
hollow section and can be powder coated to match the partition
framework.
SYSTEMGLAS® has been strenuously fire tested far beyond existing
marine standards and is available with a B15 Class fire rating.
It should be noted that SYSTEMGLAS® can potentially be a long
leadtime product, therefore early discussions regarding customer
requirements are recommended.
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products
Range of Fire Stopping Systems
PROMASEAL® is a comprehensive range of fire stopping products designed to be cost effective, simple to install
and offering outstanding fire performance.

PROMASTOP® UniCollar®
PROMASTOP® UniCollar® is a unique, patented method of protecting plastic pipes that pass through fire rated
bulkheads and ceilings. This is achieved by an intumescent reaction that prevents the passage of fire and smoke
through openings that form if plastic pipes are exposed to fire, maintaining the fire integrity. This system is
supplied in a continuous strip and is simply cut to length to suit required pipe diameter.

PROMASEAL® Sealant
PROMASEAL® Sealant can be supplied in either acrylic, intumescent or silicone forms, and is used to seal gaps
and small holes around fire rated bulkheads and ceilings.

PROMASEAL® Pillows
PROMASEAL® Pillows are used to maintain the integrity of fire rated bulkheads and ceilings, when services are
subject to change and alteration, i.e. during vessel refit.

PROMASEAL® Fire Curtain

PROMASEAL® Fire Curtain is used to form vertical barriers in the void space between the ceiling and underdeck
in accommodation areas to prevent the passage of fire, and perhaps more importantly, stop the spread of smoke
reaching adjacent areas.
PROMASEAL® Fire Curtain is a
white, plain weave fabric, woven
from glass fibre yarns and post
treated with silicone based
coatings, and is available in 25m x
1.55m rolls.
Please contact your nearest
Promat office or your supplier
for more information of
PROMASTOP® and PROMASEAL®
fire stopping range on the
products and systems.
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Please contact your nearest Promat Marine Division www.promarine-ap.com

Australia Malaysia
Promat Australia Pty. Ltd. - Marine Division Promat (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. - Marine Division
1 Scotland Road, Mile End South, Adelaide, SA 5031 Unit 19-02-01, Level 2 PNB Damansara, No.19 Lorong Dungun,
tel: +61 (8) 8301 8200 fax: +61 (8) 8352 1014 Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
email: marine@promat.com.au tel: +60 (3) 2095 8555 fax: +60 (3) 2095 2111
China email: info@promarine-ap.com
Promat China Ltd. - Marine Division Singapore
Room 503, Block B, Qi Lin Plaza Promat Building System Pte. Ltd. - Marine Division
13-35 Pan Fu Road, 510180 Guangzhou 10 Science Park Road, #03-14 The Alpha,
tel: +86 (20) 8136 1167 fax: +86 (20) 8136 1372 Singapore Science Park II, Singapore 117684
email: info@promarine-ap.com tel: +65 6776 7635 fax: +65 6776 7624
Hong Kong email: info@promarine-ap.com
Promat International (Asia Pacific) Ltd. - Marine Division Vietnam
Room 1010, C.C. Wu Building, 302-308 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Promat International (Asia Pacific) Ltd.
tel: +852 2836 3692 fax: +852 2834 4313 (Vietnam Representative Office) - Marine Division
email: info@promarine-ap.com Room 606 Giay Viet Plaza, 180-182 Ly Chinh Thang Street
India Ward 9, District 3, Hochiminh City
Promat International (Asia Pacific) Ltd. tel: +84 (4) 565 8101 fax: +84 (4) 565 8677
(India Representative Office) - Marine Division email: info@promarine-ap.com
610-611, Ansal Imperial Tower, C-Block, Community Centre
Naraina Vihar, Naraina, 110028 New Delhi
tel: +91 (11) 2577 8413 fax: +91 (11) 2577 8414
email: info@promarine-ap.com