Austal Philippines

Ocean Master: Fast ferry delivered fast

Austal Philippines has delivered a 32-meter Incat Crowther designed catamaran to Australia’s Rottnest Fast Ferries, less than twelve months after commencing construction at its Balamban, Cebu, shipyard. The vessel, the Ocean Master, is now en route to Perth, Western Australia, with the target of entering service before Christmas, delivering a world-class customer experience during the peak tourism season.

New Rottnest Island ferry starts construction

“The entire Austal team demonstrated an...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ocean-master-fast-ferry-delivered-fast/

New Rottnest Island ferry starts construction

Aft view of new Rottnest Island fast ferry

Construction on a new 32-meter passenger ferry, designed by Incat Crowther for Western Australian ferry operator Rottnest Fast Ferries, has commenced at Austal Philippines. The new ferry will operate on the popular Perth to Rottnest Island tourism route.

The 32-meter aluminum catamaran is set to have an operational capacity of up to 400 passengers and five crew, with seating on three decks. The vessel will also feature extensive cargo and luggage space for passengers, including bicycle storage...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/new-rottnest-island-ferry-starts-construction/

Construction begins on 32-metre catamaran for Western Australia’s Rottnest Fast Ferries

Rendering of new 32-metre fast catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries to be built by Austal Philippines

Austal Philippines has begun construction on a new 32-metre catamaran ferry ordered by Western Australia-based transport company Rottnest Fast Ferries. The new ferry will operate on the Perth to Rottnest Island tourism route. Upon completion, the vessel will have all-aluminium construction, a length of 32 metres, and an operational capacity of up to 400 passengers […]

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Swedish-Australian partnership to develop gas turbine-powered ferry

Austal Australia and Swedish transport company Gotlandsbolaget have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new type of high-speed Ro-Pax ferry powered by gas turbines. The vessel to be developed under the Gotland Horizon X will be of aluminium construction and will have...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/swedish-australian-partnership-to-develop-gas-turbine-powered-ferry/

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 1 – US, UK, Australian and South Korean ferry orders

Orders have been placed for new ferries for operation in various regions. Interestingly, three of the four vessels mentioned in this roundup are catamarans that are each capable of seating at least 300 passengers and reaching speeds of over 25 knots. South Korean operator orders fast catamaran...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Express 5 – Denmark’s Molslinjen acquires fast large Ro-Pax

Austal Philippines has handed over a new catamaran Ro-Pax ferry to Danish operator Molslinjen. A follow-up order to the 109-metre high-speed catamaran Express 4, which wa ..

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 24 – A Danish fast ferry, US catamaran cruise ship construction and more

A large catamaran Ro-Pax vessel has been delivered to an operator in Denmark as a new vehicle ferry enters service with a New York-based shipping company. Construction ha ..

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | September 28 – US and Norwegian cruise ships, Danish large Ro-Pax and UK-designed electric hydrofoil commuter ferry concept

A Norwegian cruise ship re-enters service after being fitted with a new propulsion system while construction is nearly complete on a US-operated polar expedition ship and ..

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OPINION | The Philippines could be Australia’s most important defence partner in Southeast Asia

Which country is Australia’s most important defence partner in Southeast Asia? I’m guessing not many readers of The Strategist would put the Philippines at the top of ..

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VESSEL REVIEW | Banaderos Express – Second 118m fast trimaran ferry for Fred Olsen Express’ Canary Islands sailings

Austal Philippines in Cebu recently handed over a new fast trimaran Ro-Pax ferry to passenger vessel company Fred Olsen Express for operation in Spain’s Canary Islands. ..

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