Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes: Safety Applications on Marine Vessels

Blog | December 9th, 2025

Ensure vessel safety with Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes. Wildon Engineering Australia provides reliable, certified marine safety products you can trust.

Ensuring safety aboard sea-going vessels demands specialised materials and rigorous standards. One such essential product is the Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes, designed for marine environments where reliability and compliance are non-negotiable. At Wildon Engineering, we’re proud to supply and support these tapes, helping vessel operators meet the demands of life-at-sea safety.

How SOLAS Compliance Shapes Marine Tape Quality

When considering the use of Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes, it is important to understand that “SOLAS” refers to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. This global treaty defines the minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of merchant vessels. These tapes are designed to meet those strict requirements, ensuring reliable performance in critical marine environments.

These tapes are formulated to withstand:

•  harsh salt-water atmospheres
•  UV exposure
•  extreme temperature variation
•  mechanical stress from vibration and movement

By choosing Mareflex for your SOLAS marine tapes, you ensure your marine vessel has products meeting high-level expectations for safety and durability.

Specific Applications on Board

The versatility of Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes means they can be used across a wide variety of scenarios on board ships, offshore platforms, and other marine installations. Common applications include:

•  Pipe work and fluid systems: emergency repairs, anti-spray sealing.
•  Electrical cable protection: wrapping around harnesses in hazardous zones.
•  Hatch and door sealing: preventing ingress of water or vapour in stormy conditions.
•  Deck repairs or temporary fixes: where traditional materials are too heavy or slow.
•  Life-saving equipment: securing equipment that must remain clearly visible and accessible.

We support your vessel by supplying the correct variation of the tape for each purpose — whether you need a high-adhesion version, fire-retardant grade or self-fusing type.

Advantages of Using These Tapes

There are persuasive advantages to using Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes in marine conditions over generic tapes. Some of the key benefits are:

•  Excellent adhesion on wet, rough or corroded surfaces.
•  High resistance to heat, flame, and cold — suitable for engine rooms or outdoor decks.
•  Conformable and flexible for curved piping or irregular substrates.
•  Meets SOLAS/IMO classification standards, meaning regulatory acceptance for life-safety equipment.
•  Reduces downtime by enabling faster repairs and temporary fixes while awaiting permanent maintenance.

We work with you to select the right product grade, ensuring you’re not over-specifying and paying more than needed, and you’re fully compliant with marine safety requirements.

Practical Tips for Deployment on Vessels

When deploying marine tapes aboard your vessel, practical handling and installation are as important as choosing the right product. Here are some tips:

•  Ensure surfaces are as clean and dry as possible before application — even marine adhesives perform better with proper prep.
•  Select the appropriate grade for the area: e.g., anti-spray tape for piping vs self-fusing for urgent electrical harness.
•  Use the correct width and length to fully wrap around the substrate, ensuring edge overlap.
•  Monitor after installation—check for lifting, peeling or exposure to unusual stresses.
•  Store the tapes in a cool, dry area on board to preserve adhesive and backing integrity.

Rely on Wildon Engineering for Proven Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes

At Wildon Engineering, we’re committed to helping ship operators and marine-service providers maintain safety and compliance with high-quality products like Mareflex SOLAS Marine Tapes. With our marine-industry expertise, responsive service and in-stock supply, you can trust us to support your vessel’s safety systems effectively.

If you’re ready to upgrade your tape solutions or need advice on which grade is right for your application, contact us today – let’s make sure your next voyage is safer and more reliable.

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