Marine Rescue Vessel (Red Dolphin)
Owner: Singapore Civil Defence Force
The MRV is a 30-knot FiFi-1 classed Fire Fighting Search-and-Rescue vessel. It is the world’s first aluminum fireboat with Chemical, Biological and Radiological defences, as well as decontamination and first-aid facilities. The vessel is powered by three MTU 16V4000 main engines with three Hamilton H721 waterjets.
| Vessel Overview |
| Vessel Type |
Aluminium monohull FiFi-1 classed Search-And-Rescue vesselJointly developed by Penguin Shipyard and BMT
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| Classification |
BV |, ✠HULL, ✠ MACH, Special service-standby rescue vessel
(30 survivors) / HSC Coastal Craft, Fire Fighting Ship 1
Water Spraying, Unrestricted Navigation X AUT-UMS
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| Flag |
Blue Ensign – Singapore |
| Regs, Codes, Guidelines |
MARPOL, SOLAS |
| Hull Particulars |
| Length Overall |
34.90 m |
| Breadth Moulded |
8.00 m |
| Depth Moulded |
4.00 m |
| Loaded Draft |
1.76 m |
| Tonnage |
| GRT |
273 MT |
| NRT |
104 MT |
| Max Displacement |
215 MT |
| Main Machinery |
| Number of Main Engines |
3 units with resilient mountings |
| Make / Model |
MTU 16V 4000 M63L |
| Total BHP |
3 x 2,240 kW @ 1,800 rpm |
| Propulsion |
3 x Hamilton HM721 waterjets |
| Performance |
| Maximum Speed |
32 knots @ 100% MCR |
| Maximum Fuel Consumption |
Approx. 1,700 L / hr |
| Operating Speed |
30 knots @ 90% MCR |
| Economical Fuel Consumption |
Approx. 1,580 L / hr |
| Generators and Auxiliary Engines |
| Generators |
2 x Caterpillar SR4 Alternator 150 ekW |
| Prime Movers |
2 x 253 BHP @ 1,500 rpm |
| Make / Model |
Caterpillar C7.1 |
| Vessel Power Supply |
415/220 Volt AC, 50 Hz, 3-phase + 24 Volt DC |
| Shore Power / Reefer Sockets |
1 / 4 |
| Safety Equipment |
| Life Rafts |
2 x 51-man each side as per SOLAS
1 x 100-man on Starboard side
|
| Life Jackets |
46 on board as per SOLAS |
| Life Buoys |
6 on board as per SOLAS |
| Scrambling Nets |
2 units |
| Other Equipment |
Pyrotechnics, line-throwing apparatus |
| Rescue Zone |
Port and Starboard |
| Fire Fighting Response Features |
| Fire Pumps |
2 x 1,350 cbm per hour
1 x 2,600 cbm per hour
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| Fire Monitors |
2 x 1,200 cbm per hour |
| Shore Supply Hydrants |
1 x 2,400 cbm per hour
6 x 5″ on cargo deck
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| Accommodation and Amenities |
Main Deck: |
| Passenger Toilets |
2 cubicles with showers |
| Decontamination Cubicles |
Fitted for 6 pax |
| Rescue Room |
Fitted for 30 pax |
| Breathing Air Compressor Room |
Fitted |
| Fire Fighting Equipment Room |
Fitted |
| First Aid Room |
Fitted |
| Personnel Protective Equipment Room |
Fitted |
| AHU Room |
Fitted |
Below Main Deck: |
| Crew Toilet |
1 cubicle with shower |
| Crew Mess and Galley |
Fitted |
| Dry Store |
Fitted |
| Electronics and Controls |
| GMDSS |
Sea Area A1+A2 |
| VHF |
Furuno FM-8900S |
| Wind Anemometer |
Rm Yong 05103-58 |
| BNWAS |
LeGuardian2025 |
| Marine Radar |
Furono FAR-2117-D |
| ECDIS |
Furuno FMD-3200 |
| GPS |
Furuno GP-170D |
| Depth / Echo Sounder |
Furuno FE-800 |
| Satellite Compass |
Furuno SC-110 |
| Magnetic Compass |
Riviera 6″ |
| Navtex |
Furuno NX-700A |
| Public Address / Intercom System |
Vingtor Zenitel |
| Search Lights |
2 x 1,000W |
| EPIRB |
McMurdo E5 |
| SART |
McMurdo S4 |
| AIS |
Furuno FA-170 |
| CCTV |
16 units fitted |
| Ship Controlling and Monitoring System |
Terasaki |
| Tank Capacities |
| Fuel Oil |
28,000 L |
| Fresh Water |
2,000 L |
| Foam Tank |
12,000 L |
| Oily Bilge |
500 L |
| Black Water |
750 L |
| IMO-Approved Sewage Treatment Plant |
Fitted |
| IMO-Approved Oily Water Separator |
15 ppm |
| Special Features |
| Chemical, biological and radiological detection and protection system |
| BV-classed FiFi Class 1 notation |
| BV-classed Unmanned Machinery Space notation |
| Man-riding knuckle-boom crane with RHIB |
For General Arrangement and additional information, please email
psa@penguin.com.sg. We will attend to your enquiry promptly.
