Commencement (fireboat)
M/V Commencement is a fireboat operated by the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) in Tacoma, Washington.[1]
Commencement is powered by two 535-horsepower engines and a 300-horsepower marine diesel engine that provides power to six 24-inch aluminum alloy fans which can be used to create an air cushion under the vessel, similar to a hovercraft. The ship has a maximum speed of 30 knots.[2]
In 2005 Commencement was renovated and refitted with a Port security grant provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.[1][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Dunkelberger, Steve. "Destiny fireboat takes to the water". Tacoma Weekly. No. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Marine Operations". cityoftacoma.org. City of Tacoma. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Art Anderson Associates to refit Tacoma fireboat". Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2015.