Marine & Offshore Insulation

- products and constructions April 2008

Marine and offshore

insulation worldwide

For many years ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore has been one of the
leading suppliers marine and offshore insulation worldwide. ROCKWOOL
Marine & offshore is part of the ROCKWOOL group, which is the world
largest manufacturer of stone wool.
ROCKWOOL markets a wide range of specially developed products and
constructions which have been tested and approved according to the latest
standards and by all major classification societies, just as ROCKWOOL is
certified according to the latest MED directive. As Notified Body ROCKWOOL
has chosen Det Norske Veritas, which consequently guarantees our quality.
There are stringent requirements of insulation materials to be used in the
marine & offshore sector. For the sake of both safety and functionality it is
of particularly great importance that the products have good properties
in respect of fire insulation, water repellence and sound reduction.
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore insulation is made of stone wool,
which possesses superior properties in these very fields.

Rockwool insulation all over

On account of the unique properties and specially developed products

ROCKWOOL insulation can be used everywhere. This applies e.g. to
A & H constructions, Bulkhead and Deck constructions, engine rooms,
pipe and air ducts, doors and panels, floating floors and sub-sea pipelines.
Our products are constantly being developed to be abreast with the
requirements of the market.
In this brochure you will find a presentation of approved products and
solutions from ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore.

Content
A-constructions, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A-constructions, alu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
H-constructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Comfort insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Facings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Aquaduct - Thermal Insulation of Sub-Sea pipelines . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Product selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

A-constructions steel Bulkhead

A-30
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4134
Marine Batts 45
45 kg/m3
Level 50 mm
Stiffener 25 mm

A-30
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4134
Marine Wired Mat 90
90 kg/m3
Level 50 mm
Stiffener 30 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

Marine Firebatts 100

100 kg/m3
Level 60 mm
Stiffener 25 mm

Advantages

MED-B-4188
Marine Firebatts 130
130 kg/m3
Level 2x30 mm
Stiffener 30 mm

Advantages

A-60 restricted

MED-B-4188

Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

Marine Firebatts 100

100 kg/m3
Level 40 mm
Stiffener 40 mm

A-60 restricted

MED-B-4188

Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

Marine Firebatts 130

130 kg/m3
Level 50 mm
Stiffener 50 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4188
Marine Wired Mat 90
90 kg/m3
Level 2x45 mm
Stiffener 45 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

MED-B-4188

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

Advantages

MED-B-4188
Marine Wired Mat 105
105 kg/m3
Level 75 mm
Stiffener 30 mm

Advantages

A-constructions steel Deck

A-30
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4186
Advantages

Marine Batts 45
45 kg/m3
Level 50 mm
Stiffener 30 mm

A-30
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4186
Advantages

Marine Wired Mat 90

90 kg/m3
Level 30 mm
Stiffener 30 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4189
Advantages

Marine Firebatts 100

100 kg/m3
Level 40 mm
Stiffener 25 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4189
Advantages

Marine Firebatts 130

130 kg/m3
Level 40 mm
Stiffener 40 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4189
Advantages

Marine Wired Mat 90

90 kg/m3
Level 45 mm
Stiffener 45 mm

A-60 Floating Floor

MED-B-4189

Product
Density
Thickness
Top plate

Advantages

Marine Slab 200

200 kg/m3
2x30 mm
Min. 2 mm steel plate

Note: Top layer according to the static calculations

One layer
solution

Fast
installation

Optimal sound
properties

The construction is based on a solution where

the construction is made with one product in
one layer. This leads to a faster installation.

The construction is based on Mats which reduces the cutting especially around stiffeners,
and consequently faster installation time.

The construction is based on products with higher

density and/or more thickness which results in
better sound properties

Low construction
weight

The construction is based on products with a

low density and/or low thickness which leads
to a low total construction weight.

Safe
solution

The constructions are based on a multiple,

typical two layer solution which results in more
safe solution especially due to staggered joints.

Easy
handling

The constructions are based on Batts, where the

small size and fixed structure of the products give
an easy handling in respect to cutting and installation.

Please note that the drawings are only intended as a guide

A-constructions alu Bulkhead

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4190
Marine Firebatts 130
130 kg/m3
Level 2x30*, 2x30** mm
Stiffener 2x30 mm

Advantages

*Insulation thickness on the side of stiffener, **Insulation thickness on the other side

A-60 restricted

MED-B-4190

Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

Marine Firebatts 130

130 kg/m3
Level 2x30 mm
Stiffener 2x30 mm

A-constructions alu Deck

A-30
Product
Density
Thickness

MED-B-4187
Marine Batts 45/ Wired Mat 90
45/90 kg/m3
Level 50 mm
Stiffener 45 mm

A-60
Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

MED-B-4191
Marine Firebatts 130
130 kg/m3
Level 2x30 mm
Stiffener 2x30 mm

Advantages

H-constructions Bulkhead
H-60 restricted
Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

150 kg/m3
Level 50+50 mm
Stiffener 50+50 mm

H-120 restricted
Product
Density
Thickness

Advantages

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

150 kg/m3
Level 65+65 mm
Stiffener 65+65 mm

H-60 Non load bearing cladding system

1
2
3
4

1 Profit steel, 1.6 mm thick

2 Marine Hydrocarbon Slab (HC Firebatts 150)

6 Wire Netting
7 Steel washers, 38 mm

- infill to troughs

5
6
7

Advantages
3 2x50 mm Marine Hydrocarbon Slab (HC Firebatts 150)
4 Reinforced alu foil to Slab
5 Welded steel pins, 3 mm - 300 mm (max) ctrs along troughs

H-120 Non load bearing cladding system

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4
5

5
6
7

Profit steel, 1.6 mm thick

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150) - infill to troughs
3x50 mm HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)
Reinforced alu foil to Slab
Welded steel pins, 3 mm
- 300 mm (max) ctrs along troughs

6 Wire Netting
7 Steel washers, 38 mm
Advantages

H-constructions Deck
H-60
Product
Density
Thickness

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

150 kg/m3
Level 50+50 mm
Stiffener 50+50 mm

Advantages

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

150 kg/m3
Level 65+65 mm
Stiffener 65+65 mm

Advantages

H-120
Product
Density
Thickness

One layer
solution

Fast
installation

Optimal sound
properties

The construction is based on a solution where

the construction is made with one product in
one layer. This leads to a faster installation.

The construction is based on Mats which reduces the cutting especially around stiffeners,
and consequently faster installation time.

The construction is based on products with higher

density and/or more thickness which results in
better sound properties

Low construction
weight

The construction is based on products with a

low density and/or low thickness which leads
to a low total construction weight.

Safe
solution

The constructions are based on a multiple,

typical two layer solution which results in more
safe solution especially due to staggered joints.

Easy
handling

The constructions are based on Batts, where the

small size and fixed structure of the products give
an easy handling in respect to cutting and installation.

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Please note that the drawings are only intended as a guide

Comfort Insulation

The requirements of the indoor climate and comfort have become

more stringent during the recent years. The insulation constitutes an
important factor of this, as it ensures obtaining the correct temperature
as comfort insulation.
The great advantage of the Rockwool products is that the high level of thermal
insulation can be combined with excellent noise reduction capabilities and often
also fire protection constructions will act as thermal comfort insulation.
All ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore products will fulfil the IMO rules of noncombustibility and low flame spread and besides this the products have
excellent water repellent properties which are also important as comfort insulation often is placed directly up against the outer construction with changing
temperatures.
Floating Floors
To obtain a good comfort a good noise reduction is required between the individual decks. To prevent noise particularly impact sound and structure borne noise
from travelling from one cabin to another you must use an insulation solution
which has the necessary rigidity, elasticity and noise reduction/absorption. For
this purpose ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore has developed and for many years
marketed the Rockwool Marine Slab 140 with an excellent track record. This
product is widely used by dedicated floating floor companies as the core material, combined with different types of load spreading top layers and base layers.
These solutions are extensively used
on cruise liners where stringent requirements are made in order for people to
be able to enjoy their cruise without
being bothered by noise.
At the same time many of these floating
floor constructions are made as approved
A-60 Deck Fire Protection Solutions.
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore also
supplies solutions for floating floor,
approved for A-60 Deck Fire Protection.
Please see our technical guideline 10.20.
for construction built-up.

Steel Plate 1,5 mm

Steel Plate 2 mm
Marine Slab 200, 30 mm
Marine Slab 200, 30 mm
Steel Deck

Panels
Throughout the accommodation
areas of a vessel or living quarter, it is
required to have B-Class fire restriction
zones and fire protection between each
cabin. And at the same time it is needed to
have comfort and noise insulation between each
cabin, towards public areas etc.
For this purpose the Rockwool Marine Slab range of products has proven to
be highly successful.
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore has together with the customers developed
a great number of special products possessing high compressive and
delaminating strength as well as great fire resistance, which has been
approved as non-combustible according to latest IMO regulations.
The panel and door manufacturers here-by have an outstanding core material
for the fabrication of sandwich constructions.
Typical Rockwool products
for comfort insulation
Marine Batts 32/45
Marine Slab 60/80
Marine Slab 120-250

Sound Solutions
Today an increasing focus on noise reduction is present, which extents far
beyond the rules of national marine authorities and IMO, such as res A.468(XII).
The technical aspects in this area are quite complex and often requires specialist companies to perform sound design work, calculations and final onboard
measurements.
Rockwool products have excellent properties as; sound absorbers, stopping
structural borne noise (i.e. with floating floor and bulkhead constructions)
and as noise reduction by panels.
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore is assisting in the battle against noise.

Please see our web site

www.rockwool-marine.com
for dedicated specialist
information and
measuring results.

A large range of basic product measurements has been performed, to create

the necessary data for the further calculations.
A series of typical constructions have also been tested for the noise reduction
capabilities.

Technical Insulation

Pipe Insulation
Pipe insulation is rarely visible, but often decisive for the comfort and safety on
board.
The safety rules of SOLAS (Chp II-2) regarding hot surfaces in engine rooms
have to be fulfilled. Pipe insulation is also necessary to reduce the surface temperature on the pipes so that people working in the vicinity are not injured by
contact with hot pipes.
To prevent corrosion and blockage of pipes for heavy oil, cargo lines for product tankers etc. it can further more be decisive to avoid too great a heat loss
from the pipes.
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore has a wide selection of marine approved solutions for pipe insulation, which satisfy all these requirements, for large pipes as
well as small pipes.
Ridged pipe sections are available both with and without reinforced aluminium
foil covering.
Also available is the Universal Pipe Section; a lower density and very flexible
pipe section, which ensures a quick and effective installation without cutting,
even when doing >90 degrees elbows.
The Rockwool Pipe Sections are especially suitable for ambient to very high
temperatures, but can also be utilised for chilled medias.
Please see the web site where a calculation application can be downloaded, to
determine heat loss, surface temperatures, and required thicknesses.

Air Ducts
Today, many requirements are made on air ducts. Most important is that the
comfort on board the vessels or platform living quarters is considered and that
no compromises are made to the demands on fire safety.
In connection with ventilation of cabins and other rooms it must furthermore
be ensured that no condensation is formed and that the required temperature
is maintained all the time. This is obtained by using one of the ROCKWOOL
Marine & Offshore products.

Typical Rockwool products

for technical insulation
Marine Wired Mat 80/90/105
Marine Lamella Mat 32
Marine Firebatts 110
Pipe Sections

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Technical Installations
For a large range of technical equipment onboard a vessel or offshore installation, there will be requirements for insulation. This will often be a combination
of thermal control, noise reduction and fire safety. For these purposes
ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore will be able to supply a perfect solution.
Also for odd size and shape installations.

Others

Facings
There are many reasons for choosing insulation products with facings. It is generally done to obtain a vapour barrier, which prevents formation of condensation on the cold side of a construction. ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore can for
this purpose offer a number of products faced with a reinforced alu foil, which
ensures a strong surface. In addition to this, ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore can
often provide products with a glass fabric, which often provides a cheaper and
lighter construction. These products are typically used for car decks, airconditioning, plants, engine rooms, lift sharfts or the like.
Accessories
Accessories for the installation work are also
available from ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore.
The product range covers i.e.
Copper coated mild steel pins.
Stainless steel pins. Available also with alu tip.
Spring washers, plain or with white cap.
Stainless steel washers, plain or with white cap.
Rockwool knives.
Aluminium tape.
Glass Fabric , white 210 gr/m2.
Adhesive for glass fabric.
1 Galvanised Wire Mesh.
Other accessories available upon request.

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Aquaduct - Thermal Insulation

solutions for Sub-Sea Pipeline

ROCKWOOLs unique product properties within fire resistance, water and moisture repellent, sound reduction and thermal conductivity, which traditionally have
been used e.g. within the marine and offshore sector, can now with benefit be
used for thermal insulation of Sub-Sea Pipelines.
The increased efficiency improvement
when drilling for oil and use of the worlds oil
reserves mean that we operate on deeper
ocean depths with increasing temperatures
of the crude oil as a consequence. Precisely
here, the combination of ROCKWOOLs
capability to resist high temperatures and
good insulating qualities appears.
Aquaduct has already been used successfully in Sub-Sea projects world wide for several years. We offer individual and customised solutions to match the specific conditions and needs: Pipe-in-pipe system, Pipe
Bundles, Field Joints and Bespoke solution.

Advantages
Resistant to high temperatures
Resilient; good recovery
following deformation
Free from HFCs and other
glowing gases
Unaffected by welding of
field joints
Easy to handle and install
Reliable performance;
thermal conductivity cannot
degrade due to loss of
entrapped gas
Recyclable

Product Range
Aquaduct Insulation system incorporate a number of different
Rockwool products which can be tailor made for the individual
project and purpose. Some of the products are described below:
Aquaduct CL are special patented Rockwool products where
the vertical direction of the fibres
provides an excellent compression resistance at low thicknesses
(down to 10 mm thickness). The
fibres are bonded to a reinforced aluminium foil outer facing
and the product can be supplied with very low tolerances.
In most cases Aquaduct CL will be the optimal choice for
Pipe in Pipe solutions.
Aquaduct PSM is
a rigid Rockwool
slab having a glass
scrim or reinforced
aluminium foil facing
bonded to one side
and triangular grooves in the other.
The grooves allow the slab to wrap
around and closely fit specified large
diametres.
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Aquaduct Sections are rigid

pre-formed circular units of
Rockwool insulation supplied
with or without an outer covering.
Aquaduct sections are available
in almost any combination of diameter, thickness and length and can be adapted to
individual needs and specifications. Aquaduct Sections
are the optimal choice for bigger sizes of pipe.

Aquaduct Bevelled
Lags are trapezoidal
strips of Rockwool
rigid slab designed
to contour specified
large diametres. The
lags can be supplied
loose or bonded to a reinforced
foil or metal outer sheet. The use of
Aquaduct Bevelled Lags offers the
designer the facility to incorporate
inset strips of varying thicknesses.

Aquaduct Loose Fill

is a specially graded,
granular insulation
designed to in-fill
around pipe bundles
and to fully fill irregular voids. Aquaduct
Loose Fill can be installed at a wide
range of densities, either by hand
packing or by use of specially designed blowing equipment.

Product Selector

ROCKWOOLMarine & Offshore has developed a special range of marine

products, which meets the requirements of IMO's regulation at any time.
For every constructions there is consequently a ROCKWOOL solution that has
the required approval.

Pipe Sections

Universal Pipe Section w. tape

Marine Wired Mat 80, 90, 105

Marine Lamella Mat 32

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

Marine Firebatts 130

Marine Firebatts 110

Marine Firebatts 100

Marine Slab 140

Marine Slab 150, 200

Marine Slab 80

Marine Slab 60

Fields of application

Marine Batts 32, 32RL, 45*

Products

The below table gives a general idea of the applications of the ROCKWOOL
products in different constructions.

Bulkhead and decks

A constructions

Fire

H constructions

Fire

Comfort

Floating floors

Pipes
<250C

>250C
Tanks

Air ducts
Fire
Comfort insulation
Exhaust pipes

* Fire only Marine Batts 45

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Product overview

Product

length

width

thickness

mm

mm

mm

Marine Batts 32

Semi-rigid slab for comfort insulation.

1000

600

50, 75, 100

Marine Batts 32

Semi-rigid slab for comfort insulation. Supplied with

reinforced alu on 1 side

1000

600

50, 100

Marine Batts 32 RL

Semi-rigid slab delivered as highly compressed roll. Used for

comfort insulation. Supplied with reinforced alu on 1 side.

4000

1000

50, 75, 100

Marine Batts 45

Semi-rigid slab for comfort insulation and approved

A-constructions.

1000

600

25-100

Marine Batts 45

Semi-rigid slab for comfort insulation and approved

A-constructions. Supplied with reinforced alu on 1 side.

1000

600

25, 30, 50

Semi-rigid slab for comfort insulation and approved

A-constructions. Supplied with glass fabric on 1 side.

1000

600

25, 30, 50

GW 200

Marine Slab 60

Rigid slab for e.g. sound insulation.

1000

600

50

Marine Slab 80

Rigid slab for e.g. sound insulation.

1000

600

30, 50

Marine Slab 140

Special product for insulation of

floating floors only.

1000

600

30, 40, 50

Marine Slab 150

Strong and rigid slabs for e.g. floating decks or to be cut into
lamellas and used for panels.

1000

600

50, 100

Marine Slab 200

Strong and rigid slabs for e.g. floating decks or to be cut into
lamellas and used for panels. Approved for A-60 Floating floor.

1000

600

30, 50, 60

Marine Firebatts 100

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

1000

600

25, 40, 60

Marine Firebatts 100

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

Supplied with reinforced alu on 1 side.

1000

600

25, 40, 60

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

Supplied with glass fabric on 1 side used as the final surface on
e.g. a car deck.

1000

600

25, 40, 60

GW 200

Marine Firebatts 110

Rigid slab for high temperatures and fire insulation

1000

600

25, 50

Marine Firebatts 130

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

1000

600

30-100

Marine Firebatts 130

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

Supplied with reinforced alu on 1 side.

1000

600

30-65

Rigid slab for fire insulation in approved A-constructions.

Supplied with glass fabric on 1 side used as the final surface on
e.g. a car deck.

1000

600

30, 40, 50

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

Marine Batts 45

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

Marine Firebatts 100

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

Marine Firebatts 130

GW 200

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Application

Product

Application

length
mm

width
mm

thickness
mm

Marine Lamella Mat 32

Lamellas placed edgewise on alu (roll).

For insulation of pipes, tanks and ventilation ducts.

8,000

1000

20, 30

Marine Wired Mat 80,90,105

Flexible mat, one side is faced with wire netting.

Used for pipes and penetrations in connection with
A-constructions. Wired Mat 90 and 105 to be used
in approved A-constructions.

2-7000

1000

30-80

Marine Wired Mat 105

Flexible mat, one side is faced with wire netting and

reinforced alu on the outside. To be used in approved
A-constructions.

2-7000

1000

30, 50, 75

Flexible mat, one side is faced with wire netting and

glass fabric on the outside. To be used in approved
A-constructions as the final surface.

2-7000

1000

30-90

GW 400, GB 200

HC Firebatts 150 (Firebatt 150)

Special product used for insulation of

H-constructions only

1000

600

50, 65

Pipe Sections 850

Rigid Pipe Sections for steam and process pipes.

1000

17-356

20-100

Alu Pipe Sections 864

Rigid Pipe Sections for steam and process pipes.

With reinforced alu

1000

17-356

20-100

Marine Universal
Pipe Sections w. tape

Flexible Pipe Section easy to work with. Can be used

for elbows without preparation. Delivered with reinforced alu as facing and selfadhesive tape.

1000

15-114

Depending on
inner diameter

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

w. reinforced alu on 1 side

Marine Wired Mat 90,105

Accessories
Alu tape, glass fabric, wired
mesh tape, pins and washers

50, 75

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www.rockwool-marine.com

ROCKWOOL Marine & Offshore web site has now existed for several years and
is every day used by many people all over the world. Our web site is regularly
updated so that you will always find the latest information about products,
constructions and approvals.

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