China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard has launched a new fast catamaran ferry ordered by Hong Kong transport operator Sun Ferry. Upon completion, Xin Ming Xhu X will measure 44 by 11 metres and will have capacity for 500 passengers. Two MTU 1,440kW engines driving Kongsberg KaMeWa waterjets will propel...
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Hong Kong transport operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of six catamaran ferries built by China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard. Xin Ming Xhu VIII is now in operation on the Central Ferry Pier to Mui Wo and Cheung Chau commuter routes in Hong Kong. Measuring 44 by 11...
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...