Hong Kong splurges US$16 million on self-righting fireboat that recovers from a full capsize in as little as 6 seconds.
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department has spent US$16 million on a self-righteous fireboat that can recover from a complete
“You can’t go out to save people if your boat has capsized and you become a rescue target yourself in choppy seas,” the source told“So Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department requested this self-righting function to ensure fire and rescue operations can continue even in severe conditions.”, “The feature provides enhanced protection to firefighters on board and also increases the vessel’s ability to navigate in adverse weather conditions.
It underwent testing at Suao Port in Taiwan. The videos of the testing showed it successfully righting itself within seconds. However, the production and delivery schedule have been extended due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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