VESSEL REVIEW | Blue Dolphin – Singapore Civil Defence Force welcomes new fire and rescue vessel into service

Blue Dolphin features a solar-powered charging and power supply system, biofuel-compatible engines, three FFS firefighting monitors with a discharge rate of up to 4,800 cubic metres (170,000 cubic feet) per hour, and a sonar to aid in underwater search operations.

Accommodation is available for four crewmembers and up to 10 additional personnel, and the onboard spaces have been laid out to improve crew ergonomics. The facilities include a casualty treatment room

When the vessel is operating in the C&C role, the integrated command post collects information from multiple onboard sensors such as cameras and specialised equipment that can detect and analyse infrared signatures up to five kilometres (three miles) away. This then provides the crew with enhanced situational awareness, particularly during incidents where multiple hazards could put both responders and survivors at risk.