FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, has joined forces with its longtime partner and distributor Bimotor to power the new High Tech Marine HTM 440 Fireman fireboat for the principality of Monaco.

In 2021, High Tech Marine won an international tender to design and produce a fireboat for the principality, and since then Bimotor and the shipyard have worked together to build the perfect boat. The Italian design and production of the entire boat has made the difference, as well as the after-sales services provided bySource: FPT IndustrialSource: FPT Industrial Bimotor and FPT Industrial.

The result of years of research and technological development, this 12 m vessel — currently at the forefront in the small size category in the fireboat sector — is equipped with the most advanced technologies, and is designed to ensure a quick and effective response to maritime emergencies.

It features two FPT Industrial N67 550 marine engines for propulsion, delivering 1,100 hp that enables responders to quickly react in case of urgency (36 Kn at medium load — 33 Kn at full load). A FPT Industrial N40 250 E variable speed auxiliary powers the 5,000 liters at 10 BAR firefighting pump and a specific system for high pressure drilling of ships or boats in distress.

The new fireboat also features a number of other advanced systems, and its introduction marks a significant enhancement of the firefighters’ operational capabilities, improving their ability to safeguard the safety in the waters off the coast of Monaco.

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