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New & Notable Nichols Bros. To Construct Powerful Fireboat Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Freeland, Wash, has signed a contract with the Port of Los Angeles for the con- struction of what will reportedly be one of most powerful fireboats in the world. The new fireboat, which was designed by Robert Allan of Vancouver. B.C. will have propulsion and steering control provided by twin cycloidal propellers, Model 26 GII/165 provided by Voith Schiffstechnik GmbH & Co. each driven by a Detroit Diesel Model 12V 4.000 diesel engine, rated at 1,343 kW at 1,800 rpm. The vessel's fire-fighting system will be the same as any fireboat current- ly in service, with a total of 31,000 gpm delivered from a total of six pumps pro- vided by Unitor Fi-Fi Systems. Other notable features of the fireboat include an extending ladder, man lift for high level access and rescue operations; t extensive survivor treatment facilities; and an innovative hull form, which has been tested and developed by Robert Allan to generate low wash in the restricted waters of the Port of Los Angeles. The vessel's construction is expected to take 12-14 months. Upon completion, the fireboat will sail south to assume its responsibilities in the Port of Los Ange- les, replacing the 75-year-old Ralph J. Scott, which will then be formally retired from active service. Circle 44 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Main Particulars - High Performance Fireboat Length, (o.a.) 105 ft. (32 m) Length, (dwl) 98 ft. (29.8 ml Beam, (molded) 29 ft. (8.8 m) Depth, (molded) 13ft. (3.9 m) Maximum draft 15ft. (4.5 m) Air draft 43 ft. (13.1m) Max. speed 13 knots Pumping capacity 31,000 gpm Fuel oil 16,230 gallons Fresh water 500 gallons Fi-Fi foam 6,000 gallons Main engines 2 x Detroit Diesel Propulsion units Voith-Schiffstechnik Main engine pumps 2 x 6,500 gpm Pump engine 2 x Detroit Diesel 8V4000 Pump engine pumps .2 x 5,500 gpm; 2 x 3,500 gpm Fire-Fighting Monitors: Foredeck lxll ,000 gpm water Tower 2 x 5,500 gpm foam/water Aft deck 2 x 3,500 gpm water (upper deck) Under wharf monitors 2 x 2,000 gpm Hose Outlets: Fore deck 6 x 4-in. foam/water Aft deck 10 x 4-in. water; 4 x 2.5-in. water Foam system: Pumps 2 x 165 gpm; 2 x 60 gpm Crane/Man Lift: Boom 50 ft. Slewing/luffing 360 degrees, 0 to 75 degrees Hoisting 1,000 lbs. at 30-ft. horizontal radius Platform/basket 750 lbs. rating, self-leveling Accessories 4 x 500 watt floodlights Operating crew Four to six Firefighters 12 Circle 226 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Carrier Transicold Chrysler/Rirtemp Dunham-Bush DUim Copeland Fedders niueller-Climatrol Refcomp Thermo King Trane Ulorthington York Custom Design 50 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
