Firefighting Foam

Due to regulatory changes, Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is being phased out and operators are now required to use a fluorine-free alternative. Over the last several years, Resolve Marine has evaluated other products by reviewing performance data and witnessing field demonstrations.  

Dwight’s Signature Series 1% SFFF (synthetic fluorine-free foam), manufactured by Perimeter Solutions, was selected and is now the replacement foam across Resolve Marine's U.S. depots. It’s currently the only 1% fluorine-free foam with a UL 162 listing and uses roughly 66% less concentrate per fire than legacy foam - and proportions with both fresh and salt water. This combination of factors has made it a viable replacement rather than a compromise. 

Resolve Marine has become a marine distributor for Dwight’s Signature Series 1% SFFF and is a resource for operators working through their own foam transition. 

Operators with questions about the transition, timelines or foam compatibility can reach out to: OPACOMPLIANCE@resolvemarine.com. 

Our teams can walk operators through the following critical points: 

• Not all fluorine-free foams perform the same. Early-generation replacements often required higher application rates or weren’t compatible with existing proportioning systems, which made them challenging for anyone with fixed infrastructure. 
• Compatibility with both fresh and salt water isn’t universal across fluorine-free products. 
• Concentrate matters more than it sounds. A foam that performs at 1% versus 3% or 6% translates directly into storage space, weight, and transport logistics and affects costs on a vessel or in a depot. 
• UL 162 listing is a useful filter. It signals third-party validation of firefighting performance, not just an environmental claim.