Composite solutions for marine applications - KOMPIS. Extensive research has been devoted to improving commercial shipping’s environmental footprint by focusing on lightweight constructions during the past decade. The biggest challenge to replacing steel structures with fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) is ensuring fire safety at sea. Ongoing electrification and its dependence on weight reduction has further increased the demand for lightweight solutions, and in particular composite solutions that provide satisfactory fire safety. The purpose of this study was to inform regional actors concerning the feasibility of FRP composite in ship structures to respond to the growing demand for fire-safe composite materials, and as a step towards more environmentally friendly vessels. Within the project, a comprehensive literature study was conducted to find available components for a composite laminate on the market. A comprehensive list with polymers, fibres and additives was compiled. A hybrid composite laminate consisting of fenol/glass and vinylester/glass was manufactured and protected with an intumescent coating. The composite laminate was evaluated with regards to fire performance and mechanical properties. The results showed no ignition in the fire testing and good mechanical performance.