General Pariculars

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Builder: Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd.

Class Society: Det Norske Veritas

Clarification: DNV +1A1 HSLC R1 Car Ferry "B" EO

Length Overall: 97.22m

Length Waterline: 92.00m

Beam overall: 26.60m

Beam of Hulls: 4.50m

Draft: 3.42m maximum

Speed: 36 knots @ 750 tonnes deadweight & 40 knots @ 375 tonnes deadweight
* Note – All speeds quoted at 100% MCR (4 x 7080kw @ 1030 rpm) and excluding T-foil.

Maximum Deadweight: 750 tonnes

Passenger Capacity: 900

Vehicle Capacity: 240

Construction: 4/2002

Design: Two slender, aluminum hulls connected by a bridging section with center bow structure at fwd end. Each hull is divided into nine vented, watertight compartments divided by transverse bulkheads. Two compartments in each hull prepared as short-range fuel tanks and one as a long-range fuel tank. Welded and glued aluminum construction using longitudinal stiffeners supported by transverse web frames and bulkheads.

Air Conditioning: Yes

Evacuation: Escape is via Four Marine Evacuation Stations, two port and two starboard, and two external stairs aft. The two forward MES serve a total of 200 persons each, the two mid MES serve a total of 200 persons each and one aft stair serving 100persons. A total of ten 100 persons rafts are fitted. 2 x SOLAS inflatable dinghy with 30 hp motor and approved launch/recovery method.

Main Engines: 4 x resiliently mounted Ruston 20RK270 or Cataerpillar 3618 marine diesel engines, each rates at 7080kw.

Water Jets: 4 x Lips 120E waterjets configured for steering and reverse.

Transmission: 4 x Reintjes gearboxes, approved by the engine manufacturer, with reduction ration suited for optimum jet shaft speed.

Hydraulics: Three hydraulic power packs, one forward and two aft, all alarmed for low level, high temperature and filter clog and low pressure. One pressure line filter an two return line filters fitted. An off-line filter/pump provided.

Ride Control: A "Maritime Dynamics" active ride control system is fitted to maximize passenger comfort. This system combines active trim tabs aft and optional fold-down T-foil located at aft end of center bow fitted with active fins. The structural abutment, electrical and hydraulic services to receive the forward T-foil will be fitted as standard to the vessel.