Hong Kong Fire Services Department
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Fireboat 3
Fireboat 3 is berthed at Cheung Chau Fireboat Station to afford fire and rescue cover to the south-western waters. | |
Principal Particulars | |
Crew | 8 (Principal Fireman as Officer in Charge) |
Built | 1998 by Wang Tak Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Hong Kong |
Dimensions | Length : 28.5 m Breadth : 6 m Draft : 2.4 m |
Displacement | 130 tonnes |
Engines | Main Engine - 2 x 1,440 kw MTU diesel engines Bow thrusters - Electrical Auxiliary Engine - 2 x 135 kw diesel |
Fire Pump | 2 fire pumps PTO main engines |
Pumping capacity | 2 x 10,000 = 20,000 litres per minute |
Speed | 20 knots |
Passenger capacity | 47 persons |
Storage | Fuel : 13,500 litres Fresh water : 1,000 litres Foam compound : 4,200 litres |
Navigation Equipment | Marine radar, global positioning system and echo sounder. |
Fire Fighting & Rescue Equipment
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Deck Monitor | One remote controlled and two manual operated water/foam monitors. |
Delivery outlets | 4 x 100 mm diameter and 2 x 70 mm diameter outlets |