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New Low-Draft Catamaran Now Operating On Busy Honduran Tourist Route

A new 41-metre catamaran ferry designed by leading digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for Island Ferries in Honduras is now servicing the busy tourist route between the mainland town of La Ceiba and the Caribbean islands of Utila and Roatan. The new …

Oct 24, 2023 / Curious

Indian Register of Shipping classes first 100 pax hybrid catamaran (battery-powered) ferry

Indian Register of Shipping has recently classed a hybrid catamaran (battery-powered) ferry - ‘Water Metro-01’. It is the first in a series of 23 such vessels being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. As decarbonisation gathers pace, industry stakeholders …

Jan 28, 2022 / Vessels

Mammoet’s Smart and Safe Solution For Austal Philippines’ Ferry Launch

Mammoet was hired to help Austal Philippines carry out a full scope load-out and float-off of its largest-ever high-speed catamaran ferry.Early engineering work reduced costs of load-out operation.Mammoet was hired to help Austal Philippines carry …

Jun 3, 2020 / Curious

Advantages of new Wärtsilä Waterjets recognised with immediate order for high-speed ferry

The Wärtsilä WXJ series of modular waterjets, recently introduced by the technology group Wärtsilä, has quickly been selected for its first installation. A new 100 metres long, wave-piercing catamaran ferry being built for the Government of Trinidad …

Apr 24, 2019 / Curious

Danube High-Speed Low-Wash Ferry Offers New Level of Efficiency and Reliability

Incat Crowther announced earlier today the launch of Twin City Liner, a 39m low wash, high-speed catamaran ferry for operation by Twin City Liner on the Danube River between Vienna and Bratislava. The vessel was built by Wight Shipyard, with local …

Feb 14, 2019 / Vessels