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Trusted fire safety consulting, engineering and fire testing for the maritime sector
Welcome to DBI - The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology. For more than a century, we have worked to protect lives and safeguard assets. As an independent fire safety institute, we combine accredited fire testing, specialist consulting and engineering, fire investigation and applied research.
We are over 350 employees specialised in various aspects of fire safety, ready to assist you and your company, from concept to market.
At our headquarters near Copenhagen, we carry out almost all types of fire testing of materials, components, and structures for the maritime sector, and we provide fire safety consulting for ships, offshore units, naval vessels and ports.
Internationally recognized fire testing
Our test reports are recognized worldwide by classification societies, Notified Bodies, US Coast Guard, the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping and the Russian River Register.
Advanced maritime consulting & engineering
DBI delivers specialised fire engineering and consulting for vessels, offshore installations, port infrastructure, and other complex maritime projects.
Maritime green transition
Whether you are developing a BESS installation, planning a hydrogen facility, assessing Power-to-X safety or documenting fire risk for solar panel systems, DBI has the specialist knowledge and testing capacity to support you.
Small-scale fire testing
Indicative tests and computer simulations can make your product development faster and more cost-effective. Ideal for early-stage product development of maritime materials and components.
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Fire testing of batteries (MOBAT)
Safe, flexible and efficient fire testing of batteries conducted in a specially designed container – MOBAT (Mobile Battery Fire Testing Unit).
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Certification of marine equipment (MED & MER)
DBI Certification A/S certifies systems and products against international maritime standards, giving manufacturers recognised documentation for global market access.
Don't let your maritime fire test become a bottleneck
Download our free guide and get practical advice on streamlining your documentation process.
Applied research that sails maritime fire safety forward
DBI’s maritime research is closely connected to our consulting and testing services — new findings feed directly into the advice and solutions we offer. Our work helps the industry understand fire behaviour of alternative fuels and develop the standards and safety measures needed for the green maritime transition.
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How can we help you?
Whether you need fire testing of materials and components, or consultancy for a complex maritime project, we would love to hear from you. Fill out this form and we will contact you.
We look forward to meeting you at SMM
Mark Lerche
International Sales Manager
International Sales Manager
Pierre Naaman
Key Account Manager, Maritime
Key Account Manager, Maritime
Ayo Rossing
Head of Fire Testing, Maritime
Head of Fire Testing, Maritime
Kim Hansen
Head of Fire Testing
Head of Fire Testing
Kristoffer Parmo
Resistance/Reaction to Fire Engineer
Resistance/Reaction to Fire Engineer
Wisam Neaman
Resistance/Reaction to fire engineer
Resistance/Reaction to fire engineer
Frederikke Schade Jensen
Resistance to Fire Engineer
Resistance to Fire Engineer
Martin Sturdy
Research Consultant
Research Consultant
Robert Firkic
Head of Advanced Fire Testing
Head of Advanced Fire Testing
Anders V. Kristensen
Business Developer
Business Developer
Claus Daniel Simonsen
Head of business unit, Energy & transport
Head of business unit, Energy & transport
Jesper Sjørvad
Business Developer
Business Developer
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Location
Our headquarters and test facilities are centrally located in Copenhagen, Denmark – close to the motorway and only a 15-minute drive from Copenhagen Airport.
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