Fast Catamaran RoPax

VESSEL INFO

• Offer type Ship for sale
   
• Type Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship
   
• Year of construction 1998
   
• Length 91m
   
• Width 26m
   



• Asking price $ 22 000 000
   

DESCRIPTION

COMMENTS This is a 299’ Fast Catamaran RoPax Ferry built by Incat in 1998. It carries 900 passengers and up to 220 cars or 4 buses plus cars. Service speed is 42 knots and max speed is 48 knots. The ship has active fin computer controlled ride control for passenger comfort even in rough conditions. This is a proven design that can successfully operate in all conditions. GENERAL PARTICULARS Year Built: 1998 Builder: Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd. Class: Det Norske Veritas Certification: DNV +1A1 HSLC R1 Car Ferry “B” EO Length overall: 91.30m LWL: 81.33m Beam: 26.00m Beam/Hulls: 4.50m Draft: 3.73m approx. in salt water Speed: 42 knots Service Speed 48 knots Lightship Speed Note - All speeds quoted at 100% MCR (4 x 7080kw @ 1030 rpm) and excluding T-foil. CAPACITIES Deadweight: 510 tons Passengers: 900 Vehicles: 220 cars at 4.5m length x 2.3m wide or combination of cars and up to 4 buses. Axle Loads: Transom to Frame 14 - 9 tons per dual wheel axle, Frame 14 to 35 - 2 tons per axle group and fwd of Frame 35 Ramps A to D -0.8 tons per axle group. Fuel: 4 x 14m3 integral aluminum tank and additional long-range tank of minimum 170m3 capacity provided in each hull. Fresh Water: 1 x 5.0 m3 GRP tank. Sewage: 1 x 5.0 m3 GRP tank. CONSTRUCTION Design - Two slender, aluminum hulls connected by a bridging section with center bow structure at fwd end. Each hull is divided into eight vented, water- tight compartments divided by transverse bulkheads. One compartment in each hull prepared as short-range fuel tanks and one as a long-range fuel tank. Welded and bonded aluminum construction using longitudinal stiffeners sup- ported by transverse web frames and bulkheads. Aluminum plate grade 5383 H321 or H116. Aluminum extrusions grade 6082 T6 and 5083 H112. PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION Superstructure: Passenger accommodation supported above the vehicle deck on anti-vibration mounts. Outfit: All materials comply with IMO standards for fire, low flame spread, smoke and toxicity. MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS Main Engines: 4 x resiliently mounted Caterpillar 3618 marine diesel engines. Water Jets: 4 x Lips LJ145D waterjets configured for steering and reverse. Transmissions: 4 x Renk ASL60 gearboxes, approved by the engine manufacturer, with reduction ratio suited for optimum jet shaft speed. Ride Control: A ‘Maritime Dynamics’ active ride control system is fitted to maximize passenger comfort. The system combines active trim tabs aft and optional bolt-on T-foil located at the forward end of each hull ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Alternators: 4 x Caterpillar 3406B 230kw (nominal) marine, brushless, self- excited alternators. Distribution: 415V, 50 Hz. 3 phase. 4 wire distribution with neutral earth allowing 240 volt supply using one phase and one neutral. Distribution via distribution boards adjacent to or within the space they serve.