SCDF launches latest marine vessel to handle major incidents in Singapore's waters
The Singapore Civil Defence Force's latest marine rescue vessel features sharper video analytics for missions and quicker deployment of inflatable boats for rescues. The Blue Dolphin is also going green, tapping solar power and using environmentally friendly fuel. Nikhil Khattar reports.
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