JUNE 14, 2016—Singapore’s Majestic Ferries recently took delivery of the Majestic 7, the first of four 200-passenger, high-speed catamaran ferries for service between Singapore and Batam. Based on a design by Incat
APRIL 27, 2016 — Incat Crowther, Lafayette, LA, is providing Guayaquil, Ecuador, shipbuilder Astinave EP with design services and aluminum component kits for a pair of 22.5 m monohull crewboats that are
MARCH 10, 2015 — A 220 passenger, 35 m catamaran currently under construction by Tasmanian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) has been codeveloped by Incat Crowther and owner World Heritage Cruises (WHC).
FEBRUARY 23, 2016 — Marine Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd., Queensland, Australia, has recently delivered the Incat Crowther designed 33 m catamaran dive cruise vessel Evolution to Great Barrier Reef operator Down Under
JANUARY 28, 2016 — Utila Dream, a 244 passenger Incat Crowther design catamaran ferry built by Midship Marine’s Harvey, LA, shipyard is now operating in Honduras after delivery from the shipbuilder on
JANUARY 14, 2016 — New Zealand builder Q-West’s Wanganui shipyard has started construction of two 34 m catamarans. They represent a NZ$16 million (about US$10.3 million) investment by operator Fullers Group Ltd
Named Baru Providencia and Baru Antares, they are the third and fourth in a 12 boat series built for Baru Offshore.
The designs have been optimized to comply with the UT4000 Fast Supply Vessel specification. Ship’s fuel is in excess of 40,000 liters, with a cargo fuel load of 90,000 liters. There is also capacity for 90,000 liters of cargo fresh water.
The vessels are dominated by an expansive aft deck of 225 square meters of usable area, planked with hardwood and protected by sturdy cargo rails.
An additional 30 sq. meters of cargo area is provided inside the main deck cabin, allowing for the carriage of items out of the elements, such as food and other supplies. Also housed in the main deck cabin are wet room and laundry facilities.
The upper deck wheelhouse includes an aft facing control station allowing for safe and efficient maneuvering.
Below decks are six cabins, accommodating 11 crew, as well as a mess, galley and bathrooms.
The vessels are powered by a quartet of Cummins QSK 50 main engines, each rated at 1,800hp @ 1,800 rpm.
Electrical requirements are met by two two Cummins QSM 11 gensets, each rated at 280 ekW
Propulsion is by four fixed-pitched propellers, with two 150 hp electric tunnel bow thrusters enhancing maneuverability.
The vessels have a service speed of 21 knots and a maximum speed of 25 knots.
Propulsion for high-speed ferry will be supplied by two Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesel engines that drive two 40 in fixed pitch propellers. The engines are rated at 970 kW at 2,100 rev/min. The ferry will have a service speed of 28 knots and maximum speed of 30 knots.
The BV-class 90 ft 3 in x 26 ft 3 in ferry will be able to accommodate 151 passengers in a full width cabin on its main deck. This area includes interior seating, a cargo luggage area, locker rooms for switchboards, and an entertainment bar. Aft of the cabin there will be three restrooms and a luggage room to hold cargo. A swim deck is featured below, on the aft portion of the main deck.
The mid deck cabin will accommodate 40 passengers and another 13 in outdoor seating aft. Forward of the cabin, is the pilothouse, including two captain’s chairs and a chart table. The port and starboard side feature a wing control station.
JUNE 24, 2015 — South Africa’s Veecraft Marine shipyard in Cape Town has delivered Benreoch, a 30 m Incat Crowther wave piercing catamaran utility craft developed specifically for crew transfer to offshore
JUNE 5, 2015 — Richardson Devine Marine of Tasmania, Australia, has delivered the 39 m catamaran passenger ferry Kilimanjaro V, to Tanzania-based operator Azam Marine. It is the eighth Incat Crowther designed