This is a 214’ Ultra Fast RoPax Catamaran Ferry built in Australia in 2008. It set new
standards in performance, comfort, safety, and quality of finish. It has a high efficiency hull
design capable of delivering record-breaking performance, while meeting demanding weight
targets. Its innovative design complied with the highest standards for passenger ferries. Passenger capacity is 208 and it can carry 56 cars or 54 lane meters for trucks and 34 cars.
The vessel has the capability to assist in search and rescue and medivac operations due to its
helicopter landing facility, which is suitable for a medium class helicopter. It is powered by four
MTU 20 cylinder 1163 series diesel engines each producing 6,500 kW and driving Rolls-
Royce / Kamewa water jets, giving it max speed off 55 knots and a service speed of 48 knots
which is 20% faster than most fast ferries. Additional passenger capacity can easily be
added in place of the helideck. The vessel meets Det Norske Veritas survey requirements and
conforms to the HSC code.
SPECIFICATION
Build Austal, 2008
Class Det Norske Veritas / IMO HSC 2000
LOA 214’
LWL 61.1m
Beam 16.4m
Depth 6.2m
Draft 2.03m
GT 2005
NT 602
Displ 689 T
DWT 165 T
PROPULSION & ENGINES
Cruising Speed: 48 kn
Max Speed: 55 kn
LOA: 214 ft
Main Engines: 4 x MTU 20V1163 TB73L, 4 x 6,500 kW
Fuel capacity: 44,000 l
Waterjets: 4 x Kamewa 90 SII
Aux Engines: Aux 2 x MAN D2866 LXE
Gearboxes: Rentjies gearboxes
Cooling: Air conditioning
Power: 4 x 8716 hp
ACCOMMODATION
Capacity: PAX 208; Crew 12
Cars 56 or 54 truck lane meters plus 34 cars
Maximum Axle Loads:
Aft main deck 9 tons (single wheel); 12 tons (dual wheel)
Remainder of main deck 3 tons (single wheel)
Vehicle deck clear height 3.1 m
