VPA Hires Two Special Fire Tenders

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) chairman Dr. M. Angamuthu unveiled two new fire water tenders at the VPA Fire Service Station on Wednesday to bolster fire safety measures within the dock area and its surroundings.

VPA has hired the fire tenders from ABS Marine Services, Chennai, for a five-year duration at a cost of ₹7,00,92,000, the monthly rate per vehicle being ₹5,84,100 (exclusive of GST).

Each fire tender is outfitted to handle various types of emergencies, significantly enhancing the port's firefighting capabilities.

VPA fire tenders provide emergency services not only to VPA, but also state government and other public sector undertakings when needed.