Misinterpretation of EN 469:2020 changes for Fire Fighter outfits with the Wheel Mark. EMSA recommendation to meet EN 469:2020 “level 2” is creating confusion with the Y2 moisture barrier protection, and this is spreading out misinformation stating all Wheel Marked (MED) fire fighter outfits must be marked mandatorily as below detailed, or to be replaced before 25/08/2024: -Xf2 Heat Protection (correct) -Xr2 Radiation Protection (correct) -Y2 Water Penetration (incorrect) -Z2 Water Vapour Resistance (incorrect) Y1 Water Penetration and Z1 Water Vapour Resistance are also acceptable for Level 2 applications according to EN 469:2020; therefore, existing outfits Wheel Marked as Y1 and Z1 are not required to be replaced. It’s also remarkable many professional firefighters choose Y1 outfits (without external membrane) instead Y2 because the heat stress is much lower during fire fighting operations. Alternatively to EN 469:2020, the EN 1486:2007 and ISO 15538:2001 (Level 2) are acceptable standards to obtain the Wheel Mark (MED approval). https://lnkd.in/dtnBqcF2
Dear mariner/operators: There are 3 types of suits available, which are not aware by the management team and mariners due to this wrong type of suits are supplied to the vessel causing critical alert in real emergency as well as detention in psc inspection. To get awareness read and understood the real facts through this circular. Share to make awareness. Thanks Capt Philip #firemanoutfit, #en469, #psc, #code17, #detention