German passenger ferries delivery

The IMO Tier III-compliant vessels can transport up to 54 passengers at speeds of up to 19 knots. The vessels have also been customised to cater to the local community with space for wheelchair access and large indoor and outdoor luggage storage areas on the main deck.

The ferries have been designed to take into account the unique local conditions in the Wadden Sea, which separates the German mainland from the North Frisian Islands and the North Sea. Each vessel has a draft of less than 0.7 metres, making the ferries’ operation independent of tidal conditions.

Of all-aluminium contruction, the Germany-flagged ferries are powered by a pair of Volvo Penta D8-MH R2 engines, each producing 313kW. On sea trials, speeds were recorded of 19 knots when loaded, and the normal operating speed of 17 knots.

The delivery of the three new Frisian Island ferries comes after Incat Crowther also delivered a 46-metre passenger ferry that services Emden – Borkum for AG EMS the parent company of EMO, and the delivery of a new 32m crew transfer vessel for EMO.