This new ferry boasts a steel monohull construction with an aluminium superstructure, designed to comfortably accommodate up to 140 seated passengers and 17 crew members. Featuring a spacious main cargo deck spanning 494m2, it is capable of efficiently transporting a variety of cargo including 10’...
Austal Vietnam
Vietnam yard secures ferry order from French Polynesian customer
French Polynesian transport company the Degage Group has awarded shipbuilder Austal Vietnam a contract for the design and construction of a new Ro-Pax ferry. Named Dory 2, the vessel will have a steel hull, an aluminium superstructure, a length of 71 metres, accommodations for 140 passengers and 17...
VESSEL REVIEW | Apetahi Express – Fast ferry for French Polynesia’s Degage Group
Shipbuilder Austal Vietnam has completed construction of a new high-speed catamaran ferry ordered by the Degage Group of French Polynesia. Named after a species of flower ..
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 18 – Russian river cruise ship, French Polynesian fast ferry and more
Deliveries include two resort tenders and an ocean-going luxury ship, all for US-based operators. Construction is nearly complete on a fast ferry ordered by a French Poly ..
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Austal Vietnam launches 66m high-speed catamaran for French Polynesia
Austal Vietnam has successfully launched a new high-speed catamaran built at the company’s shipyard in Vung Tau for the Degage Group of French Polynesia. (media release) APETAHI EXPRESS (Austal Hull 425) is undergoing final fit-out, prior to sea trials which are due to commence in May. The vessel...
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VESSEL REVIEW | Maria Galanta Express – New ferry for Mauritius operator boasts fast, smoother coastal trips
Mauritius-based shipowner Oceanoi has taken delivery of a new high-speed catamaran ferry from Austal Vietnam. Maria Galanta Express is being operated on behalf of Oceanoi ..
French Polynesia operator orders fast catamaran ferry
French Polynesia-based The Degage Group has awarded Austal a €20.5 million (US$24 million) contract for the design and construction of a new high-speed catamaran ferry. ..
Mauritius’ Oceanoi takes delivery of 41-metre ferry
Mauritius-based shipowner Oceanoi has taken delivery of a new high-speed catamaran ferry from Austal Vietnam. Maria Galanta Express will be operated by Société de Gesti ..
Strong shipbuilding margins drive Austal H1 EBIT to AU$70.5 million
Austal achieved another strong half of earnings, according to financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2020 (FY2021 H1) that were released by the company ..
VESSEL REVIEW | A.P.T. James – Large-capacity fast ferry for Trinidad and Tobago operator
Austal Vietnam has handed over a new catamaran Ro-Pax ferry to the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO), a government-owned company that provides ..