The boats will also be used during search and rescue operations in Manila’s coastal areas and in cleanup operations in creeks and rivers. | MegINQ
According to Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office director Arnel Angeles, the new boats are made from polyvinyl chloride instead of rubber, making them less prone to being damaged by sharp objects and other debris submerged in floodwater.Thirty of the 80 rescue boats, each weighing about 100 kilograms and capable of carrying about 10 people, were turned over to the MDRRMO on Monday.
“The outboard engine is 30 horsepower maximum. This will tremendously reduce response times in rapid water rescue operations,” Angeles said.
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