The Port of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Brigade have taken the new fire-extinguishing pontoon "Cerberus" into operation.
The Harbour Master’s Division of the Port of Amsterdam can now deliver additional waterborne fire extinguishing capacity in the event of a long-lasting fire. The floating pontoon features a large pump unit to which seven hoses can be attached, and can deliver a total extinguishing capacity of 38,000 litres per minute. The Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Brigade will operate it.
Marleen van de Kerkhof, State Harbour Master: ‘The Harbour Master’s Division of the Port of Amsterdam is responsible for the safe, smooth and environmentally responsible handling of the shipping traffic in the North Sea Canal Area. The introduction of this fire-extinguishing pontoon is part of this responsibility. Cerberus is a good example of chain cooperation between our organisation and the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Brigade.’
Picture by Max Dijksterhuis.
