Dutch firm InterDam is nearing the end of testing a pre - fabricated fire and blast - resistant panel for use in offshore situations . The Generation V has realigned layers of fibres and an optimised panel support structure , which tests last week proved to be " gas - tight after a blast pressure of 1 bar ( 100 psi ) " . Later this month , one of the pre - tested samples will be sent to the UK and subjected to a hydrocarbon fire . An industry spokesperson said the company was " committed to advocating for industry best - practices " .
Dutch firm InterDam is nearing the end of testing a pre-fabricated fire and blast-resistant panel for use in offshore situations. The Generation V has realigned layers of fibres and an optimised panel support structure, which tests last November proved to be "gas-tight after a blast pressure of 0.8 bar (11.6 psi)". Later this month, one of the blast-tested samples will be sent to the UK and subjected to a hydrocarbon fire. An InterDam spokesperson said the company was "committed to pushing for industry best-practices".