China orders Incat Crowther cats

The first of these projects is a design contract for two 35m catamaran ferries for Zhuhai High Speed Ferry Co. The contract for these ferries was a competitive tender that placed great emphasis on performance

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technical quality. The vessels will accommodate 198 passengers, all on the main deck. A large bar is situated amidships

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there are two VIP rooms. Crew accommodation, pantry

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electrical rooms are located aft on the main deck. The vessels will be powered by a pair of MTU 16V2000 M70 main engines.

The second design project for AFAI is for two 34m catamaran ferries for Shenzen Xunlong Passenger Ferries each able to carry 188 passengers. They will feature 152 economy class seats on the main deck with a kiosk forward. The spacious upper deck will have 20 seats, a 10-passenger lounge

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a 6-passenger VIP lounge. As with the 35m ferries, these vessels will be powered by a pair of MTU 16V2000 M70 main engines which will drive a pair of MJP 550DD water jets.

Meanwhile, Incat Crowther announced the launch of two 28m composite catamaran ferries at Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Doumen, China.

Sea Serene

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Sea Superb are the fourth

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fifth Incat Crowther catamarans for the operator, Hong Kong

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Kowloon Ferry Holdings. Both vessels are configured to carry 425 passengers at a service speed of 25 knots. Incat Crowther also has a 28m version of this design under construction in Russia, proving the versatility of the design.