A cruise ship is like a mobile city on the sea. When a cruise ship sails on the sea, it must withstand the test of wind and waves. The power system, power system (power supply, lighting, air conditioning), drinking and domestic water, fire protection system, hydraulic and gas system, network, etc. must be fully equipped to achieve such complex functions in a limited space. Cables and pipes are spread all over the cabin like blood vessels.
Since their construction, most ships must have sailed on the ocean countless times for a long time to fulfill their sacred mission. In the vast ocean, they not only face various environments such as storms and complex sea conditions, but also the impact of fire is very fatal to ships. Rescue can only rely on the ship’s own fire protection system. Therefore, ships attach great importance to the ability of passive fire protection. According to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and its amendments, and the CCS steel ship classification rules, in order to meet the basic requirements of ship fire protection and sealing, when the cable or pipeline penetrates the bulkhead or deck, the penetration piece needs to be sealed at the deck or bulkhead where the cable penetrates (divided into cable penetration device and pipeline penetration device) to ensure that the watertightness and fire resistance of the hull will not be reduced by the opening of the penetration piece, and the fire resistance level of the penetration device should be consistent with that of the bulkhead or deck.
Modular cable penetration devices and pipeline penetration devices are certified products in the field of ships. Their fire resistance levels are divided into A-0, A-15, A-30, and A-60. In addition to fire resistance, they can also have functions such as sealing, electromagnetic interference prevention, grounding, redundancy, maintenance-free, and non-destructive disassembly and assembly.

Modular pipe cable sealing solutions
TST Seal can provide global customers with all solutions for cable and pipe penetration in the shipbuilding industry. For many years, it has continued to focus on the upgrade and transformation of modular sealing solutions for cable pipes. It can be used to solve the sealing, fire prevention, electromagnetic shielding, grounding and other problems of cable pipe penetration in 10 functional areas of cruise ships, including air conditioning, external lighting and communications, ballast water systems, sprinkler systems, bridge decks, generators, motors and propellers, cabin areas, water pipes, cabinets and cabinets, and engine rooms, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of cruise ships.
Below, TST Seal will show you how modular sealing is applied to the 10 functional areas of cruise ships!

01 Ballast water system

The pipelines of the ballast water treatment system are mostly plastic-coated pipes with large diameters and large quantities. The TST Seal sealing solution suitable for pipelines of different materials can seal pipelines with a diameter of up to 1M to help cruise ship ballast water discharge meet relevant standards for marine life protection. In addition, our penetration sealing system has passed the CCCF fire rating certification and has excellent fireproof, airtight, watertight, noise reduction and shock absorption performance.

02 Engine room

The cables and pipes entering the engine room through the deck and bulkhead are numerous, with different apertures and limited space. The TST Seal penetration system is compatible with multiple cables, and the variable diameter module can seal pipes and cables of different thicknesses to ensure that the core components in the engine room are protected from interference from water, fire, electromagnetic signals, etc.

03 Cabinets and cabinets

The number of cables here is huge. The modular sealing system can accommodate dozens of cables of different sizes in one opening, and spare capacity can be placed. It can efficiently utilize space, reduce the size of cabinets, junction boxes and other electrical and instrument cabinets, reduce the engineering design time spent on cable data and cable connector configuration, and facilitate later upgrades and modifications.
EMC solutions can be used for armored cable penetration sealing to ensure electrical safety.

04 Cabin area

The various cable and pipe sealing solutions provided by TST Seal can effectively manage and seal the entry pipes and cables in the rear locker area of ​​the cabin. The flexible variable diameter module is suitable for cables and pipes of different sizes, and supports built-in spare capacity for easy upgrading and transformation.

05 Air conditioning

TST Seal can provide sealing solutions for pipes used in air conditioning systems, with excellent fireproof, airtight and watertight performance, ensuring that the air conditioning system can still work normally in hot or humid or cold conditions.

06 Generators, motors, and thrusters

TST Seal penetration sealing system is suitable for large cables entering the engine room through the deck and bulkhead. It can neatly and orderly seal the pipe penetrations and cable introductions in and around the machine area and the engine control room, reducing the required cabinet and cabinet space and saving costs.

07 Water pipes

In this part, whether you are transporting fresh water, chilled water, or wastewater pipes, using metal pipes or plastic pipes, TST Seal can provide corresponding sealing solutions. Our pipe sealing systems are suitable for all metal pipes and most plastic pipes, ensuring the watertightness of deck and bulkhead penetration systems.

08 Sprinkler system

TST Seal pipe sealing system can be easily and quickly installed from one side of the structure, avoiding welding and achieving certified fireproof, watertight and airtight protection.

09 Lighting and communication

TST Seal provides certified EMC sealing solutions, which are very suitable for sealing single/multiple lighting cables and communication cables. It can not only efficiently utilize limited space, achieve fireproof, waterproof and anti-fouling, but also resist power frequency interference, lightning strikes, short circuits and surge currents generated by high-power power generation equipment, and signal interference caused by mobile phones and other electronic devices to sensitive electronic equipment.

10 Bridge deck

TST Seal’s multi-cable penetration system can resist fire, gas, salt spray and water, and can also resist electromagnetic interference and EMP threats. It can be used in exposed areas and critical areas to ensure the safety and operational reliability of cruise ships.

TST Seal escorts your cruise ship safety

1. Comply with international standards, excellent sealing effect
TST Seal sealing products have been tested and certified by authoritative organizations. It can provide cruise ships with fireproof, watertight, airtight, dustproof, noise reduction, shock absorption, UV protection, corrosion resistance, and EMI/EMP protection certified by authoritative organizations.

2. Scientific design, easy to install
The standard variable diameter sealing module of TST Seal cable and pipe penetration system enables you to combine and design products like building blocks. It has strong flexibility and supports lossless addition or replacement of pipes/cables to meet the needs of future cable pipe transformation and expansion. Future upgrades will not increase costs.

3. Replace traditional sealing methods
The flexible and convenient modular sealing system reduces the difficulty of construction while meeting performance requirements. One opening can accommodate dozens of cables and pipes of different diameters, which can help shipyards reduce installation time and reduce the weight of installation components. It can help users save up to 70% of installation time. Compared with traditional sealing plugs and sealants, it has better performance in all aspects.
With standardized installation process and neat and beautiful appearance, it is the only choice for cable or pipe penetration devices on high-end cruise ships.

Recently, it passed the CCS review and obtained the CCS certification, which is another important step taken by TST Seal in ensuring the safety of ships and offshore installations; this certification indicates that our product quality and performance have reached international standards.
Protect the safety of life and property and ensure the stable operation of equipment. In the future, we will continue to uphold the concept of customer first and provide global customers with satisfactory and reliable pipeline and cable penetration sealing products and solutions to help ships ride the wind and waves and sail far.