Incat’s New Hybrid Ferry Available for Charter – Second Vessel to Follow

Incat Tasmania’s new 78-metre hybrid electric ferry, currently under construction, will be available for charter from the first half of 2026. A second, sister vessel is planned and could follow within 12 months of delivery. Key features: Designed to replace ageing high-speed craft, the vessel...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/incats-new-hybrid-ferry-available-for-charter-second-vessel-to-follow/

Incat: former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein appointed as Strategic Advisor

Incat Chairman Robert Clifford announced the appointment of the former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein to the role of Strategic Advisor for the company. During his period as Premier Peter Gutwein was Tasmanian Minister for Climate Change, hence a perfect candidate to support Incat’s growth in the...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/incat-former-tasmanian-premier-peter-gutwein-appointed-as-strategic-advisor/

Kongsberg To Deliver Large-Size Waterjets To Incat Catamaran Ferries

KONGSBERG MARITIME AND INCAT SHAKE HANDS ON INAUGURAL CONTRACT FOR DELIVERY OF LARGE-SIZE WATERJETS

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce a milestone order which will see the company making its first delivery of large-size waterjets to Incat, Tasmania-based designers and builders of high-speed, environmentally-efficient wave-piercing catamaran ferries.

The scope of supply for the Incat newbuild currently designated ‘Hull 097’ exemplifies KM’s attention to detail while also demonstrating the company’s willingness to carry out bespoke modifications to suit clients’ requirements.

In...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/kongsberg-makes-first-delivery-of-large-size-waterjets-to-incat-catamaran-ferries/

Incat delivers new fast ferry to Malta

The 44th large commercial fast ferry delivered by Incat and the sixth in excess of 5,500 gross tonnes in the past decade. Incat photo

High-speed boatbuilder Incat‘s latest large fast ferry, a 110-meter (361’) catamaran for Virtu Ferries of Malta, left Hobart Tasmania on Feb. 6 and will arrive in Grand Harbour, Valletta, before the end of the month.

The Saint John Paul II is the 44th large commercial fast ferry delivered by Incat and the sixth in excess of 5,500 gross tonnes in the past decade.

At 1,000 dwt., the vessel is the largest RoPax catamaran ever built for operation in the Mediterranean and is the second largest in the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/incat-delivers-new-fast-ferry-to-virtu-ferries-malta/