Shore connection box - including international shore connection

What is an International Shore Connection?
The goal of the International Shore Connection is to keep a standby hose attachment to get a connection from shore or from other ships for onboard firefighting, in case there is a total failure of pumps onboard.

While using the International Shore Connection, the sea water is supplied at a pre-decided pressure and is connected to the ship’s fire main. You should keep this international shore connection flange at a convenient and accessible location (Bridge or in the Fire locker) of a ship so that in case of an emergency it is ready to use.

Make the connection of steel or other suitable material and design it for 1.0 N/mm2 services. Make sure the flange has a flat surface on one side. You must connect the other side to a coupling that you can easily fit into a ship’s hydrant and/or hose connection.

You have to keep the connection onboard with a ready gasket of material that can handle a pressure of 1.0 N/mm2 together with four 16mm bolts, 50 mm in length, and eight washers so that the connection can be readily used in case of an emergency situation.


Complete set: Box + Flange + Sign. Designed to last in the tough marine environment.
- BMC glass fiber polyester box, flame retardant.
- Cabinet door that you can open in both the right and left direction.
- Stainless steel lock and hinges.
- Brass international shore connection with 2” thread.
- SafeSign sign with 5-year warranty, even on outdoor use.