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Meet us in Hamburg at SMM in:

The fair takes place 3 - 6 September 2024.

You can find us in Hall B1.EG, Stand 211

(Pavilion of Denmark).

Welcome to DBI - The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology. We are over 350 employees specialized in various aspects of fire safety, ready to assist you and your company, from concept to market. At our headquarter near Copenhagen, we carry out almost all types of fire testing of materials, components, and structures for the maritime sector, and offer consulting throughout the entire development process.

Internationally recognised 
fire testing

DBI works globally and our test reports are recognized worldwide.

Facilities and furnaces

Our 3000 square meter headquarter houses a modern fire laboratory with various furnaces for almost all types of fire tests.

Expert talk at SMM

Come by the Cruise & Ferry stage and learn more about green fuels on passenger vessels from a fire-safety point of view.

Green fuels

The introduction of novel fuels and ship types calls for innovative fire strategies, including the technical and human aspects.

Customer references

We value our cooperation with clients in the maritime industry all over the world. Here are some of them.

Certification of marine equipment (MED & MER)

Learn about our subsidiary, DBI Certification A/S, on their website here:

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Whether you are new to fire testing or already in the process - but maybe encountering complicated problems - we would love to hear from you.

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Meet our maritime experts

We will all attend SMM 2024 in Hamburg. Feel free to contact any of us directly:

Pierre Naaman Key Account Manager, Maritime

As the newest addition to DBI's maritime team, I bring extensive experience in the marine industry dating back to 1994. My background includes working with fire extinguishing systems, specialized fire pumps for offshore, as well as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and cooling systems.

Christian B. Andersen Resistance and reaction to fire engineer

As a team leader with extensive experience in construction fire testing, Christian maintains an overview and think outside the box to find innovative solutions for the maritime industry. Additionally, he acts as the key point of contact between the rest of DBI and our subsidiary, DBI Certification A/S, thereby assisting clients in utilizing our broader competencies.

Wisam Neaman Resistance and reaction to fire engineer

Master of Science in civil engineering with several years of practical experience conducting full-scale fire tests in accordance with IMO FTP Part 3 and material fire tests in accordance with Part 5. Additionally, I am involved in the revision of the FTP Code as a consultant for the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA).

Dan H. Lauridsen Innovation consultant

Dan is DBI's maritime oracle and can answer (almost) any question. He has worked extensively with fire testing and product development within the maritime sector for many years. Dan is the go-to person for clients seeking consultation in their product development efforts. He also spends his free time in maritime environments and sails on vacation in his boat every year.

Carsten Møller Senior Business Developer Maritime

I bring extensive experience in outcome-oriented projects and research and innovation consultancy. My long experience in DBI has centered around business development specialized in advancing fire safety within the maritime industry. I now focus on disseminating technical expertise related to maritime fire safety and PtX-technologies.

Anders V. Kristensen Senior Project Manager, Master Mariner

I am a Master Mariner and my background experience covers areas of Experienced Special Advisor within the Danish Maritime Authority, Nautical Advisor on Safety, National Expert on International Maritime Regulations and as a Chief Officer in Maersk Group. As a Senior Project Manager in DBI I specialize in safety for green fuels and container ships.

Mads Ragnvald Nielsen Project Leader, Advanced Fire Engineering

As a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the maritime industry, my career spans roles as a dual ship's officer, ship surveyor, and marine accident investigator. I am particularly focused on creating an understanding of the interaction between people, technology, and organizations, and how the complexity of such interactions affects system performance.

Nicklas S. Koch Human Factor Specialist, Advanced Fire Engineering

With a background in construction management, architectural technology and a master’s degree in techno-anthropology, my field of expertise revolves around risk assessment and architectural solution management. My specialization revolves around the inclusion of the human factor in various fire and maritime safety-scenarios.

Related news and projects

New tool for ports to drive the green transition

How ready are the individual ports to receive and bunker vessels that sail on e-fuels such as methanol, ammonia and hydrogen?

Removing fire barriers for e-fuels

New METAFUEL project to enhance e-fuel fire safety in the maritime sector.

Focus on People, Technology and Regulations in the Maritime Industry

DBI was guest of a webcast from the world’s largest shipping organisation, BIMCO.

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