Hong Kong’s Sun Ferry takes delivery of new diesel-electric fast ferry

Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30 a new, state-of-the-art 35-meter diesel-electric ferry.

Designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Guangzhou-based shipbuilder AFAI Southern Shipyard, it is the third vessel to join a fleet of seven new vessels designed by Incat Crowther for Sun Ferry.

Designed to provide passengers with an elevated commuter experience, the ferry’s main deck includes spacious seating for 171 travelers, dedicated areas for pets, and...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/hong-kongs-sun-ferry-takes-delivery-of-new-diesel-electric-fast-ferry/

Ruby of Dumai: First of two new next-gen shallow draft cats

Ruby of Dumai

PT Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, has delivered the first of two new next-generation 33 meter Incat Crowther designed ferries to Dumai Express Group. Named Ruby of Dumai, it has completed sea trials and will soon commence operations in Indonesia

The new 33-meter ferries build on the success of a fleet of first-generation 30-meter catamarans designed for Dumai Express by Incat Crowther. They will deliver improved operational efficiency thanks to an extended stern, customized hull...

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VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route under a contract awarded Baleària by the Bay of Algeciras Port Authority, which has prioritized sustainability and innovation in the management of this route for the next 15 years

The public-private project includes the construction of twin ships at the Armon...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-balearia-to-operate-two-new-all-electric-fast-ferries-between-spain-and-morocco/

Incat Crowther to design new all-electric cargo transfer vessel

Singapore’s marinEV, a business of Yinson GreenTech, has commissioned Incat Crowther to design an ultra-efficient, all-electric light cargo transfer vessel.

The vessel, Hydromover 2.0, will transport light cargo such as stores, food and maintenance items, to vessels anchored in the Singapore Strait, waiting to dock at the Port of Singapore.

Hydromover 2.0, which builds on the success of the prototype Hydromover 1.0 cargo transfer vessel, will feature Incat Crowther’s efficient hull form,...

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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/

HKKF takes delivery of two advanced new hybrid ferries

Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art hybrid ferries. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards, the new 40-meter ferries can transport up to 450 passengers each and will service the busy commuter routes between Hong Kong and the islands of Lamma Island, Peng Chau, and Hei Ling Chau.

New Hong Kong ferries on the way

The two new HKFF ferries, one of which is carbon-hulled and the other aluminum-hulled, are part...

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Armon picks Thordon COMPAC for Liberty Lines’ high-speed hybrid ferries

COMPAC bearings

Thordon Bearings has completed the delivery of COMPAC propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings for the series of environmentally advanced high-speed ferries under construction at Spain’s Astilleros Armon for Italian operator Liberty Lines.

San Sebastian-based Echetalde, Thordon’s authorized distributor in Spain, delivered 18 seawater-lubricated COMPAC propeller shaft bearings and nine grease-free SXL rudder bearings to the shipyard for installation on nine hybrid ferries scheduled for delivery...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/armon-picks-thordon-compac-for-liberty-lines-high-speed-hybrid-ferries/

Patriot Leader: First Gladding-Hearn built CTV

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass., has delivered its first crew transfer vessel (CTV), the Patriot Leader, to Patriot Offshore Maritime Services. The vessel will operate year-round, transportation service for 24 offshore workers and equipment to support the construction and O&M phases of offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast

Designed by Incat Crowther, the all-aluminum high-speed catamaran is certified to USCG Subchapter-L and Lloyds Register Special...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/patriot-leader-first-gladding-hearn-built-ctv/

VIDEO: New LSRI “floating classroom” is in the water

The Sadie Ann, a 65-foot Incat Crowther designed research vessel on order at the Midship Marine shipyard in Harvey, La., (see earlier story) is now in the water. Designed to meet the needs of the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior for a “floating classroom,” the vessel is designed with state-of-the-art technology to support research and education by any discipline.

Research institute opts for Incat Crowther battery-hybrid “floating classroom”

The...

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PT Cahaya Samudra delivers two new Incat Crowther fast ferries to Majestic

Majestic Fast Ferry built by PT Cahaya Samudra shipyard

Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd., which operates between Singapore and Bataam, Indonesia, continues to grow its fleet of Incat Crowther designed fast ferries. It has now has taken delivery of two new, state-of-the-art, second-generation 42-meter ferries from Indonesian shipbuilder PT Cahaya Samudra, where furtherr sisterships are under construction.

Incat Crowther’s range of vessels built at Cahaya Samudra covers four vessels lengths: 29-meters, 32-meters, 39-meters and 42-meters. All four designs...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/pt-cahaya-samudra-delivers-two-new-incat-crowther-fast-ferries-to-majestic/