Global marine fire service agreement between VIKING and Johnson Controls International

Esbjerg, Denmark, October 2025

We are pleased to announce that Johnson Controls International (JCI) and VIKING Life Saving Equipment (VIKING)  have entered into a global marine fire service partnership.

The Marine and Navy division of Johnson Controls International is a leading global manufacturer of firefighting systems, having delivered thousands of high-quality and innovative systems to the maritime and offshore industry. JCI Marine and Offshore offers a comprehensive range of firefighting systems, including CO2, foam, dry-powder, water-mist, sprinkler, and alternative gases.

VIKING is a global leader in maritime safety solutions, renowned for manufacturing and servicing lifesaving products of the highest quality, dedicated to protecting and saving human lives. Under this agreement, VIKING has been appointed as the globally approved, trained, and certified service provider for all systems and equipment delivered and installed by Johnson Controls Marine and Navy.

VIKING will have access to and maintain a stock of the full range of JCI system spare parts necessary to support customers worldwide.

This ‘partnership in safety’ reflects a shared vision and commitment of our two companies to deliver high-quality services globally. We are confident that this synergy will help us achieve new levels of safety, service excellence and customer satisfaction.

About VIKING

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is a global market leader in maritime and offshore safety. Headquartered in Denmark, the corporation manufactures, supplies and services everything from chute and slide-based evacuation systems to liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, firefighting equipment, aviation safety gear, lifeboats, hooks, davits and more.
 
VIKING brings its customers all the elements needed to simplify safety, including the world’s broadest range of safety products and a highly efficient, worldwide servicing network. And it stands out in the ability to offer complete safety compliance solutions – all certified in accordance with the latest IMO, SOLAS, EU and USCG requirements. Known as VIKING Shipowner and Offshore Safety Agreements, these uniquely customizable solutions incorporate safety products, global servicing, exchange, single-source management, and financing in a variety of fixed price structures.
 
In 2018, VIKING acquired Norsafe, the Norwegian boatbuilder whose lifeboats are used throughout the world, adding further strength to an unmatched product and service offering in the global maritime safety industry.
 
Founded in 1960, the privately held corporation manufactures in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand, and provides safety solutions in all significant markets and locations.
 
www.VIKING-life.com
 
For further information please contact:
 
Thomas Hestehave, 
Director Marketing Communications & E-Commerce
+45 2542 8454
THH@viking-life.com