This Austal-built 65 metre catamaran was delivered in June 2008 to serve coastal marine transport networks. Vessel is now available for sale, as is/where is on a fairly prompt basis, Busan, South Korea.
The original specification required the craft to be fast, yet carry a high payload of vehicles for her size. On trials she achieved a record speed of 55.9kt, making her the fastest diesel-powered passenger ferry in commercial service at that time.
Built: 2008 in Australia Class: DNV, HSC 2000
Length: 64.80 metres Beam: 16.50 metres Draught: 2.06 metres Tonnage: 2,005 gt Tonnage: 602 nt Tonnage: 164.4 dwt Engines: 4 x MTU 20V1163 TB73L marine Diesel engines (W6 completed 4/23) Propulsion: 4 x Kamewa 90 SII waterjets Gearbox: 4 x Reinjets VLJ 4431 Ride control: Interceptors Speed: 48 knots (service) Speed: 55 knots (maximum) Bunkers: 4 x 14m³ integral aluminium tanks Capacity: 56 cars @ 4.5 metres
Currently the vessel is configured to accommodate 449 passengers and 12 crew members In addition to ferry employment, she is well suited to a range of applications including military logistics, EEZ patrolling, vital asset protection and other offshore roles. Notably she is equipped with helicopter landing and onboard medical facilities, making her very suited to search and rescue and medivac operations. Located on the bridge deck, the helicopter deck is suitable for the landing of medium-class helicopters (rated for a 6.4t helicopter).
The wheelhouse was designed to provide a full 360-degree visibility (including a view to the helicopter landing deck). The helicopter deck is licensed for domestic operations and has lighting systems for night-time operations. A CILAS gyro stabilised glide slope indicator is in place to enhance safety.
The vehicle deck aft is designed to take axle loads of 9t or 12t (dual wheel). The rest of the main deck has a design maximum axle load of 3t (single wheel).
Pricewise as brokers we can guide that expectations are $9 mil for the vessel.
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