This is a 224’ Fast RoPax Ferry built in Australia in 2006. It carries 600 passengers and 65 cars or 95 truck lane meters and 35 cars. Deadweight capacity is 260 tons. There is an aft and a side ramp. Speed is 36 knots. This is a high quality ferry with a very comfortable and well appointed interior. This is one of the most current and advanced fast ropax ferries available on the market.
VESSEL TYPE
68m High Speed Vehicle-Passenger Catamaran
Built 2006
CLASSIFICATION
Det Norske Veritas
X 1A1 HSLC R1, Car Ferry A, Category B EO
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length overall 68.4 m
Length (waterline) 58.8 m
Beam (moulded) 18.2 m
Depth (moulded) 6.3 m
Hull draft (approx.) 2.6 m
PAYLOAD AND CAPACITIES
Passengers 600
Vehicles 65 cars or 95 truck-lane m and 35 cars
Maximum deadweight 260 tons
Maximum axle loads Center lanes (dual axle) 12.0 tons, (single axle) 9.0 tons
Side lanes 2.0 tons
Vehicle deck clear heights
Center lanes 4.6 m
Side lanes 4.2 m
Crew 6
Fuel 111,000 liters
PROPULSION
Main engines 6 x MTU 16V 4000 M71
Gearboxes 6 x 2,465 kW @ 2,000 rpm
Water jets 4 x KaMeWa 80 S11
2 x KaMeWa 80 B11
PERFORMANCE
(with Ride Control fitted)
Speed (90% MCR) 36.0 knots