Bespoke fire water solution for one of the world’s most advanced offshore projects

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Bespoke fire water solution for one of the world’s most advanced offshore projects

When Shell launched the FLNG Prelude, it marked a breakthrough in offshore engineering. At nearly half a kilometre long, it was the largest floating facility ever constructed. For fire safety on such a critical asset, Shell needed more than just firewater pumps—they needed a fully engineered, stand-alone fire protection system with guaranteed performance. Fischcon delivered exactly that.

Firewater pumping under extreme offshore conditions

For this milestone project, Fischcon supplied two diesel-hydraulic fire water pump packages, each delivering 1,600 m³/h at 12 bar. Fully skid-mounted and factory-tested, these systems were engineered for black-out-proof reliability, autonomous operation, and compliance with the highest marine safety standards.

Each system consists of:

• A hydraulic-driven lift pump, installed below the waterline for immediate water access—no priming needed, no suction height to overcome.
• A diesel-driven booster pump, positioned topside and fully independent of shipboard power.
• A control system built for fully autonomous operation, ensuring instant response without manual intervention.

Why this firewater solution was chosen

✅ Always-ready water intake

The submerged lift pump ensures direct water intake without cavitation risks, enhancing system availability.

✅ Fully independent and black-out resistant

The booster unit runs on its own Caterpillar diesel engine, keeping firefighting capability active during power failures.

✅ Minimal on-site integration

Delivered as plug-and-play, skid-mounted units—tested, certified, and ready to install—minimising commissioning time and integration risks.

✅ Autonomy = faster response, fewer errors

The autonomous control philosophy eliminates operator delays and reduces the risk of human error during emergencies.

✅ Compliant by design

Certified by Lloyd’s Register and performance-tested to NFPA-20 standards, the entire system meets the most demanding offshore classification rules.

✅ Compact, accessible, maintainable

With no vertical shafts or long suction lines, the system saves space, weight, and complexity—while ensuring easy access for inspection and maintenance.

✅ Capacity margin built in

Each pump is tested up to 2,400 m³/h @ 123 mwc, offering operators not just redundancy, but extra capacity for the most critical scenarios.

✅ One supplier, full responsibility

From design and build to FAT and documentation—Fischcon is your single point of contact. Clear lines, no surprises.

Designed for offshore, built to perform

With hundreds of units delivered and nearly 120 installed on FPSOs, Fischcon has a proven record in offshore firewater systems. We don’t sell standard pumps. We design bespoke firewater pump solutions—for vessels and terminals where failure is not an option.

FLNG Prelude proves it: if you need high-spec, autonomous, and black-out-proof fire protection at sea, you can rely on Fischcon.

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