Deployment references

With over 1300 systems installed in more than 60 countries Hytrans is the authority when it comes to mobile water transport solutions for emergency response.

With more than 1300 mobile water transport systems operational worldwide, Hytrans is the number one choice for fire brigades, civil defence and other emergency services worldwide.

Our selected projects show an overview of deployments worldwide, demonstrating how our systems contribute to effective disaster response across diverse scenarios. From large-scale and industrial fires to wildfire control, as well as flood response operations.

Find out more about some of our reference projects below.

A selection of projects

Czech Republic

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Wildfire Control

Wildfires Czech Republic

During the summer of 2022, Hytrans systems supported several fire brigades across Europe, where heatwaves triggered thousands of fires across the continent. One of the most challenging environments were the wildfires in the Czech Republic.

Italy

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Flood response Italy

In May 2023, Hytrans systems supported large-scale flood response efforts in northern Italy, where record rainfall caused major river overflows and regional devastation.

Germany

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Landslides and floods in Germany

Landslides and floods in Germany damaged villages, infrastructure and the Steinbach dam. Because of continuous rainfall and difficult circumstances the Hytrans pumps were deployed continuously for more than 2 weeks.

Japan

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Nuclear emergency in Japan

Following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, emergency services faced an escalating crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant which required urgent, high-capacity cooling.

United Kingdom

Industrial Firefighting

Tankfarm explosion Buncefield, United Kingdom

During the Buncefield tank farm explosion, Hytrans provided a mobile water supply solution when fixed systems failed and traditional pumps could not access the water source.

China

Industrial Firefighting

Pipeline explosion Dalian, China

After two oil pipelines exploded in Dalian, Hytrans pumps helped deliver water from the polluted Yellow Sea.

Denmark

Industrial Firefighting

Tank incident Denmark

When the fixed water supply system could nog provide enough water to extinguish a possible full surface fire, a HydroSub 900 was set up and deployed over 600 metres.

Turkey

Industrial Firefighting

Earthquake and oil tank fire Turkey

Following the 1999 Izmit earthquake, which triggered a major fire at a nearby oil refinery, Hytrans systems were used to support firefighting efforts and supply cooling water.

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