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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/

VIDEO: Port Authority NSW puts two new fire/rescue vessels to work

Two new Port Authority NSW fire/rescue vessels

Two state-of-the art monohull firefighting rescue vessels, the Burra and Girawaa, are now at work for Port Authority New South Wales in Sydney Harbour. Able to reach speeds of 27 knots, they are the fastest response vessels ever commissioned by the port authority.

Designed by Incat Crowther and built in New South Wales at Birdon’s Port Macquarie shipyard they are designed to play a pivotal role in major on-water incidents, including firefighting operations both on and from the water. They...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/video-port-authority-nsw-puts-two-new-fire-rescue-vessels-to-work/

First of six new fast commuter ferries starts service in Hong Kong

fast commuter ferry three-quarters view

Now in operation with Hong Kong’s Sun Ferry Services Company Limited, the 44.8 meter, 500 passenger Xin Ming Xhu VIII, is the first of six new Incat Crowther designed fast commuter ferries ordered by the operator at Guangzhou-based shipbuilder AFAI Southern Shipyard.

The new low-draft vessel features Incat Crowther’s latest generation hull form providing significant improvements on previous generation vessels.

The fast commuter ferry’s air-conditioned main deck features spacious seating for 299...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/first-of-six-new-fast-commuter-ferries-starts-service-in-hong-kong/

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/

St. Johns Ship Building delivers first of three Windea CTVs

St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., reports that it has delivered the Windea Courageous, the first of three Incat Crowther 30 meter Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) ordered by Windea CTV, LLC, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind. The vessel will support the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts and is already onsite in New Bedford, Mass., supporting the project, which this week delivered power to the New England grid for the first time.

St....

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/st-johns-ship-building-delivers-first-of-three-windea-ctvs/

Gulf Craft starts construction of new U.S. Virgin Islands ferry

Rendering of new U.S. Virgin Islands ferry

The Gulf Craft LLC shipyard in Franklin, La., has started construction of a new U.S Virgin Islands ferry. The 300-passenger 32-meter Incat Crowther designed catamaran vessel will service the busy tourist and commuter route between Red Hook on the island of St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay on the island of St. John. Currently, two other Incat Crowther 28-meter vessels service this route.

The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Public Works received a grant of $1.7 million to build a third...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/gulf-craft-starts-construction-of-new-u-s-virgin-islands-ferry/

Miss Outre-Mer: New Incat Crowther ferry for Guadeloupe operator

Miss Outre-Mer alongside

The PT Kim Seah Shipyard in Indonesia, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Penguin International has delivered a new Incat Crowther designed 36-meter passenger ferry, the Miss Outre-Mer, to Guadeloupe-based ferry operator CTM Deher.

Incat Crowther’s digital shipbuilding process saw the designer and CTM Deher work closely together to deliver the complete digital ship design before physical construction began at the shipyard in Indonesia. In addition to the design aspects, Incat Crowther supported the...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/miss-outre-mer-new-incat-crowther-ferry-for-guadeloupe-operator/

VIDEO: New low-draft landing craft goes to work on Great Barrier Reef

Landing craft

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program has recently taken delivery of a new high-speed low-draft landing craft from Brisbane-based boat builder Norman R. Wright & Sons.

Photo: Incat Crowther

Designed by Incat Crowther, the 21-meter vessel, the Island Guardian, has been designed specifically to allow the transportation of equipment and vehicles to remote areas of the reef. The landing craft can carry up to 7.5 tonnes of deck cargo including vehicles such as four-wheel...

https://www.marinelog.com/video/video-new-low-draft-landing-craft-goes-to-work-on-great-barrier-reef/

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/

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