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4 August 2026 · Marine Boys

Portwest Arc Flash & Anti-Static PPE | Marine & Offshore Safety Equipment Australia

Protect your workforce with certified Portwest Arc Flash and Anti-Static PPE. Designed for marine, offshore, mining and industrial environments, these garments provide reliable protection against electrical arc flash, heat, flame and electrostatic hazards.

Portwest Arc Flash & Anti-Static PPE | Marine & Offshore Safety Equipment Australia
Marine and Offshore Electrical Work

Arc Flash Protection for High-Risk Electrical Environments

Electrical work onboard ships and offshore facilities presents significant hazards. During maintenance, switchboard operation, fault finding, or live electrical testing, workers may be exposed to an arc flash—a sudden release of electrical energy that can generate temperatures exceeding 19,000°C, intense pressure waves, and molten metal.

Standard workwear offers little protection against these hazards. Selecting certified arc flash and anti-static PPE is essential for protecting personnel and meeting workplace safety requirements.

Marineboys supplies a comprehensive range of Portwest Arc Flash and Anti-Static PPE, trusted worldwide across the marine, offshore, mining, energy, and industrial sectors.

Why Arc Flash Protection Matters

An electrical arc flash can result in:

  • Severe burns

  • Permanent eye injuries

  • Hearing damage

  • Flying molten metal

  • Blast pressure injuries

  • Ignition of ordinary clothing

Properly certified arc-rated clothing helps minimise burn injuries by insulating the wearer from thermal energy generated during an electrical fault.

Why Anti-Static Clothing is Important

Static electricity can create dangerous ignition sources in hazardous environments where flammable gases, vapours or combustible dust may be present.

Anti-static garments help dissipate electrostatic charges safely, making them suitable for applications including:

  • Tankers

  • LNG and LPG carriers

  • Chemical carriers

  • Offshore oil & gas platforms

  • Fuel terminals

  • Hazardous industrial facilities

Many Portwest garments combine Arc Flash, Flame Resistant (FR) and Anti-Static protection into one garment.

Portwest Arc Flash & Anti-Static Range

Marineboys offers genuine Portwest protective clothing designed for demanding industrial environments.

The range includes:

  • Arc Flash Coveralls

  • Flame Resistant Coveralls

  • Arc-Rated Jackets

  • Arc-Rated Trousers

  • Hi-Vis Arc Flash Clothing

  • Flame Resistant Shirts

  • Anti-Static Polo Shirts

  • Flame Resistant Base Layers

  • Arc Flash Balaclavas

  • Flame Resistant Rainwear

  • Arc Flash Gloves

  • Arc-Rated Face Shields

  • Arc Flash Helmet Systems

Suitable for electricians, ETOs, marine engineers, offshore technicians, shipyard personnel and industrial maintenance teams.

International Safety Standards

Portwest Arc Flash PPE is manufactured to internationally recognised safety standards, including selected products certified to:

  • IEC 61482-2 – Protection against Arc Flash

  • EN ISO 11612 – Protection against Heat and Flame

  • EN ISO 11611 – Welding Protection

  • EN 1149 Series – Electrostatic Properties

  • EN 13034 – Chemical Splash Protection

  • EN ISO 20471 – High Visibility (selected garments)

Certification varies by product model. Please refer to individual product specifications.

Typical Applications

Portwest Arc Flash PPE is widely used for:

  • Marine electrical maintenance

  • Shipboard switchboard operations

  • Engine room electrical work

  • Offshore oil & gas facilities

  • LNG terminals

  • Renewable energy installations

  • Mining operations

  • Heavy industrial maintenance

  • Power generation plants

  • Electrical contractors

Why Choose Portwest?

Portwest has over a century of experience designing protective workwear and is recognised globally for innovation, quality and compliance.

Key benefits include:

  • Certified Arc Flash protection

  • Flame Resistant fabrics

  • Anti-Static performance

  • Comfortable ergonomic design

  • Durable industrial construction

  • Wide range of sizes and styles

  • Global certification and compliance

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Portwest Arc Flash & Anti-Static PPE | Marine & Offshore Safety Equipment Australia

Protect your workforce with certified Portwest Arc Flash and Anti-Static PPE. Designed for marine, offshore, mining and industrial environments, these garments provide reliable protection against electrical arc flash, heat, flame and electrostatic hazards.

Read more → https://www.marineboys.com.au/blog/portwest-arc-flash-anti-static-ppe

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