Sam Mackay

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/

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,...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/incat-crowther-to-design-new-all-electric-cargo-transfer-vessel/

Senegal operator commissions new fast supply vessel

Oil Senegal Support Services (O3S), a homegrown Senegalese operator set up to support servicing the country’s emerging offshore energy sector, has commissioned Incat Crowther and Penguin International to design and construct a new 36-meter fast supply vessel (FSV).

Construction on the new FSV is expected to start later this year, with delivery of the new vessel expected in 2025.

The state-of-the-art vessel will be capable of transporting 28 service personnel as well as 20 tonnes of cargo at...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/oil-gas/senegal-operator-commissions-new-fast-supply-vessel/

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/