Incat Crowther announcse a contract to design a 461 passenger 32m Catamaran Ferry, to be constructed by Seacrest Marine in Thailand.
The new vessel will be the sixth vessel designed by Incat Crowther for Lomprayah, following on from the 29m catamaran ferries Thongslah and Koh Prab, which have been very successful, leading to a growth in Lomprayah’s operation.
The new vessel utilizes Incat Crowther’s plum stem hull form which delivers excellent fuel economy and seakeeping, and gives it a very low cost per passenger mile.
Incat Crowther has been contracted to deliver a full production design package for this project, which improves build efficiency and reduces material wastage. The design package consists of all major structure, including nested and cut aluminium, as well as major fitout components such as windows and air conditioning. The package also includes three-dimensional systems design, which will detail all piping runs and fittings.
Passengers will board the vessel through bulwark gates on both decks. The main deck has a large luggage area aft, as well as 5 toilet spaces. There is a large canteen at the aft end of the main deck cabin, whilst a second luggage area is provided at the forward end of the main cabin. 241 passengers are accommodated on this deck.
The upper deck cabin is split between has a mix of economy class seats and VIP seats in a separate rooms. Outdoor seats are provided on the aft upper deck, whilst there are also seats on the roof deck.
A pair of 16V2000 M72 main engines, each producing 1440kW, will easily push the vessel to a service speed of 25 knots, with propulsion by propellers.
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World Maritime News Staff, December 1, 2011; Image: Incat Crowther