Hong Kong Fire Services Department
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Command Boat 2 (CB 2)
Command Boat 2 is berthed at Sea Rescue Berth to provide firefighting and sea rescue services in waters within 5km from the Hong Kong International Airport. | |
Principal Particulars | |
Crew | 8 (Principal Fireman as Officer in Charge) |
Built | 1997 by Greenbay Marine (Pte) Ltd., Singapore |
Dimensions | Length : 35.3 m Breadth : 12 m Draft : 1.8 m |
Propulsion system | Twin Kamewa 71mm water jets |
Engines | 2 x 1,440 kw MTU diesel engines |
Fire Pump | 2 x PTO main engines |
Pumping capacity | 2 x 8,000 = 16,000 litres per minute |
Speed | 28 knots |
Passenger capacity | 603 persons (including life rafts) |
Storage | Fuel : 14,400 litres Fresh water : 2,000 litres. Foam compound : 2,400 litres. (AFFF) |
Navigation Equipment | Marine radar, Global positioning system (GPS), echo sounder and one infra-red night vision system. |
Fire Fighting & Rescue Equipment | |
Deck Monitor | 2 remote controlled water/foam monitors |
Delivery outlets | 4 x 70 mm diameter water outlets. |