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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/

Yankee Freedom orders new Dry Tortugas ferry

Key West, Fla.-based Yankee Freedom has ordered a new 300-passenger, high-speed catamaran ferry from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation for passenger service between Key West and the Dry Tortugas National Park. The new Dry Tortugas ferry will replace Yankee Freedom III, a 250-passenger catamaran built for the 70-mile run by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard in 2012.

Delivery of Yankee Freedom IV is planned for 2026.

The new larger vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, retains the strong...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/yankee-freedom-orders-new-dry-tortugas-ferry/

Moose Boats delivers powerful new fireboat

As demand for fireboats continues to build, Vallejo,Calif., based Moose Boats LLC reports that it has delivered the most powerful version of its M2-38 catamaran fireboat thus far built to the Alameda City Fire Department (AFCD) in Alameda County, California.

Located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, the City of Alameda is known as “the Island City” and AFCD cross staffs its fire boat with a rescue unit, two water tenders, a dive team and an OES Type-1 engine company.

The...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/moose-boats-delivers-powerful-new-fireboat/

VIDEO: BMT unveils new EF-500 all-electric ferry

Unveiled at the International Workboat Show this week, the latest addition to ship designer BMT’s portfolio is a new all-electric ferry, the EF-500.

With a length of 42 meters, a molded beam of 12 meters and a design draft of 1.6 meters, the EF-500 has a capacity for 500 passengers and four crew. The low wake catamaran hull features what BMT describes as a “simple, easily constructible design with a lightweight and durable aluminum structure.”

Powered by two 770 kW electric motors and with a...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-bmt-unveils-new-ef-500-all-electric-ferry/

Wärtsilä, Incat Tasmania join hands on electric lightweight ferry design

Finnish technology company Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian catamaran builder to work on the design of the next-generation lightweight aluminium catamaran.

The post Wärtsilä, Incat Tasmania join hands on electric lightweight ferry design appeared first on Offsho...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/wartsila-incat-tasmania-join-hands-on-electric-lightweight-ferry-design/

New Roatan Dream ferry goes to work in Honduras

Roatan Dream

The Roatan Dream, a new 41-meter catamaran built by Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine and designed by Incat Crowther is now in service with Island Ferries S.A. in Honduras, operating on the busy tourist route between the mainland town of La Ceiba and the Caribbean islands of Utila and Roatan.

Delivered earlier this year, the Roatan Dream, is the latest cooperation between Island Ferries and Midship Marine and features a low draft of under 6 feet, aided by the latest propeller tunnel...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/new-roatan-dream-ferry-goes-to-work-in-honduras/

France’s Green Navy takes wraps off hydrogen-fueled catamaran design

La Forêt Fouesnant, France, headquartered Green Navy is set to unveil an innovative hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger catamaran design at next week’s Monaco Sustainable & Smart Marina Rendezvous event on September 24 and 25.

Green Navy says that it is collaborating with governments, research institutions and industry partners to showcase the advantages of hydrogen storage and fuel cell development across a range of marine applications from regular island hopping, to growing eco-tourism.

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https://www.marinelog.com/news/frances-green-navy-takes-wraps-off-hydrogen-fueled-catamaran-design/

BRIX Marine delivers cutting-edge whale watching boat

Side vew of whale watching boat

Hard on the heels of handing over the research vessel Kaiao to the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii, Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine recently delivered the whale watching boat Eagle to Allen Marine Whale Watching Tours in Alaska. While the 30-foot Kaiao is part of the BRIX Marine LabCat portfolio., the 48 foot long by 18 foot beam, 4818-HTC Eagle is the latest addition to the company’s PaxCat portfolio.

Photo: BRIX Marine

Designed in collaboration with Allen Marine Whale Watching Tours,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/brix-marine-delivers-cutting-edge-whale-watching-boat/

Indian Register of Shipping to class IWAI’s six hybrid electric catamarans

Ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has secured an order for providing classification services for six hybrid electric catamarans for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). 

The post Indian Register of Shipping to class IWAI’s six hybrid electric catamarans...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/indian-register-of-shipping-to-class-iwais-six-hybrid-electric-catamarans/

German research consortium reaches milestone in autonomous ferry transportation

The Clean Autonomous Public Transportation Network (CAPTN) has reached a milestone in autonomous shipping with the opening of the control center for monitoring and remote control of the research vessel, catamaran MV Wavelab.

The post German research consortium reaches milestone in autonomous ferry...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/german-research-consortium-reaches-milestone-in-autonomous-ferry-transportation/

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