Consilium Safety Group has completed the acquisition of Daspos, according to a press release.

Daspos, a Danish company specializing in gas, oil mist, and fuel vapor detection for fire safety, has developed patented sensor technology that predicts fire risks in ship engine rooms. The acquisition follows years of collaboration.

“I am pleased and excited that Daspos is joining Consilium. Our combined safety solutions will enhance the value we bring to our customers while also ensuring greater safety of their environments. Daspos’ unique technology is an excellent addition to our offering and expands our Safety Tech leadership in full alignment with our strategy,” said Philip Isell Lind af Hageby, CEO of Consilium Safety Group.

Two-thirds of all fires on vessels start in the engine room. In most cases, fires are triggered by a failure in the fuel system followed by the contact of oil with a high-temperature surface in the engine room. The detection technology developed by Daspos considerably increases early detection of vapors and oil mist from a wide range of different fuels.

“The idea behind our solution is to detect an issue before it becomes a critical safety problem on the vessel and a significant cost for the ship owner. Consilium’s global reputation and extensive presence in more than 55 countries, with a worldwide aftermarket coverage, allows us to extend our offering to even more customers worldwide. This is a critical milestone for increased fire safety in the maritime industry,” added Lars Gerner Lund, CEO of Daspos.

“The Daspos technology is truly unique, and we clearly see potential in leveraging this technology to expand and strengthen our solutions also in our other customer segments, such as the rolling stock and complex buildings segments, accelerating our commitment to be the number one in safety tech even furtherm: added Hageby.