Fire danger lurks in shipyards as well as vessels

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Fires are often reported on ships at sea, notably the Fremantle Highway, which is still smoking off the coast of the Netherlands.

But shipyards are equally risk-prone, says wireless solutions provider Ramtech. Wireless protection at shipyards could offer a better, safer solution for shipyard environments where electronics only add to the risk of a blaze, says Will Rutledge, Ramtech business development manager.

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