British marine safety firm joins forces with Tarmac Marine 

Wirral-based marine and offshore safety solutions firm Star International has partnered with Tarmac Marine to provide the annual maintenance of the company’s fire, safety and life-saving equipment, including the annual hire of the liferafts. 

The five-year contract covers four Tarmac Marine vessels: MV City of Westminster, MV City of London, MV City of Chichester, and MV City of Cardiff.

Star International has also announced it will be opening a 5,000sq ft facility in Hillington, Glasgow, strategically located close to the motorway network to cover the whole of Scotland.

“We’re delighted to work alongside Tarmac Marine,” says Star International managing director, Matthew Ball.

“As we continue to grow and expand our UK operations, more developments are planned before the end of the year. We will be sharing details of these in the coming months.”

The new branch will have a designated, experienced firefighting equipment (FFE) service team, using the purpose-built workshop capable of hydro-testing and refilling all suppression gases, as well as maintaining and repairing all FFE equipment including fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, and EEBD (emergency escape breathing devices).

The team will also have the capability to service LSA equipment including, lifejackets, immersion suits, and rescue boats.