Firefighting

Partnership lands UK firefighting vessel deal

Baird Maritime

A contract to build a fixed firefighting vessel has been won by a partnership in Cowes.

The partnership was formed by Aluminium Marine Consultants, Isle of Wight Shipbuilding and firefighting equipment supplier Angloco.

The 14-metre vessel will be built in Cowes, with a delivery date set for February 2019.

It will have a maximum speed of 33 knots and have a capacity to supply up to 4,500 litres per minute of water.