Strømme AS of Norway hopes to capitalise on new International Maritime Organization rules to sell more Helly Hansen surivival suits to the international merchant and fishing fleets.
A company statement said that from 1 July 2006, all shipping companies will be required to equip their ships with one survival suit per crew member, as specified on the vessel’s safety certificate. It said existing rules require only a small number of suits per ship. Strømme hopes to capture 10 per cent of an estimated €93 million market.
Strømme’s CEO, Christian Krefting said: “This agreement will enable us to offer our over 350 international shipping customers suits of the highest quality. The Helly Hansen suits perform exceptionally well, one of their features being that they allow the hands to be released easily for performing necessary
