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New Page Published October 31, 2023 - Updated Nov 16, 2023

TOKYO 1 - HARUMI-RINKO

Tokyo Fireboat
"Miyakodori"
Harumi - Rinko Fire Station
TOKYO BAY AREA
Day 12 & 28 - September 16 & October 2, 2023
There are (3) Fireboat Stations in the City of Tokyo.
The largest, and centrally located station is the Rinko Fire Station in Harumi.
I made two trips there to get the boats up close, and took a number of pictures
on various days from the water or from a tram. It is an impressive facility.

The largest Fireboat is the "Miyakodori"
It was built in 2013
43 meters (140 ft) LOA x 8 meters (26 ft) beam x 2 meter (6.5 ft) draft
Pumps rated at 70,000 LPM Liters Per Min (18,500 gpm)
It is equipped with at least 6 large water cannons.
(2) 15,000 LPM, (2) 10,000 LPM, (2) 5,000 LPM
195 gross tons - travels at 20 knots.
Probably the largest fireboat in Japan.

Tokyo Fireboat
"Oedo"
Harumi - Rinko Fire Station
TOKYO BAY AREA
Day 12 & 28 - September 16 & October 2, 2023

Built 2018
37.6 m (123 Ft) LOA x 9.7 m (31 Ft) Beam x 2.95 m (9.6 Ft) Draft
Tugboat Type Propulsion (2) 360 degrees
Equipped with 15 m (50 Ft) Elevating platform
(2) 10,000 LPM, (1) 3,000 LPM
The second largest fireboat in the Tokyo fleet is the "Oedo"
198 gross Tons - Cruise 13 knots
Stern deck for helo landing

Tokyo Fireboat
"Shibuki"
Harumi - Rinko Fire Station
TOKYO BAY AREA
Day 12 & 28 - September 16 & October 2, 2023

One of the smaller boats, used for rescue and dive operations,
is the "Shibuki" which means "Splash"
11.2 m (41 FT) LOA x 3 m (10 FT) Beam x .5 m (1.6 FT) draft
Cruise 30 knots
(3 character name)

Tokyo Fireboat
"Hrumi"
Harumi - Rinko Fire Station
TOKYO BAY AREA
Day 12 & 28 - September 16 & October 2, 2023

The other small boat, used for rescue and other operations is the "Hrumi"
Built 2006
14.5 M (47 FT) LOA x 4.0 m (13 FT) Beam x .62 m (2 FT) Draft
(2) 1,500 LPM water cannons
Jet Drive - 35 knots
(3 character name)

Tokyo Fireboat
- unknown name -
Harumi - Rinko Fire Station
TOKYO BAY AREA
Day 12 & 28 - September 16 & October 2, 2023
This small, rigid hull style boat is also a quick way to get to incidents.

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