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 of Monaco, 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 by Bimotor and FPT Industrial.
The result of years of research and technological development, this 12-meter 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 total 1100 hp that allow 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 5000 litres @ 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 equipment, 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 the Principality of Monaco.
On May 4th, 2024, the new HTM 440 Fireman supplied to the Monaco fire brigade was launched in the Principality’s port under the name of “Prince Jacques”.
The ceremony was attended by the Royal Family, His Excellency Monsignor Dominique-Marie David, Archbishop of Monaco, and Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvard, Commander of the Monaco Fire Brigade.
Based in Parma (Italy), High Tech Marine was established to meet the needs of owners of mega and giga yachts. It designs and manufactures highly customized tenders with meticulous attention to the smallest details. Drawing on two decades of consistent experience, the company has expanded its market outlook into the professional world while maintaining its distinctive features of top quality and design, continuing to produce entirely handmade and unique fully customized pieces.
Bimotor is FPT Industrial (Iveco Group) ’s authorised distributor for Northern Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Croatia, and Slovenia. For over 40 years, since its foundation in 1981, the company has been dedicated to the distribution and customisation of diesel engines for industrial and marine applications. Headquartered in Cirié (Turin, Italy), Bimotor incorporates diesel engines into any type of application that is not purely vehicular, offering an all-round service that guides the customer every step of the way.
