Singapore’s Majestic Fast Ferry has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new second generation 39m passenger ferry as the basis of its future fleet.
Incat Crowther’s range with Indonesian builder PT Cahaya Samudra covers four vessels lengths; 29m, 32m, 39m and 42m. All four designs are now already in their second generation, having proven themselves in service worldwide.
11 of Majestic’s first-generation Incat Crowther / PT Cahaya Samudra vessels have been sold to operators in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the South Pacific and have been replaced in service by second generation vessels.
The order brings the number of second generation Incat Crowther designed and PT Cahaya Samudra built 39m vessels to 13, and comes in addition to three second generation 42m vessels launched less than 12 months ago.
Once the new fleet of second generation 39m passenger ferries is finalised, there will be over 40 vessels designed and delivered by Incat Crowther and PT Cahaya Samudra in service worldwide.
The second generation 39m vessels can transport up to 312 passengers at a speed of 32 knots and feature a range of design improvements that build on the capabilities of the first-generation ferries. The design of the vessel has been optimised to provide fuel efficiency and emissions gains for operators, while the customer experience has been enhanced.
The new 39m ferries will be powered by two MTU 16V2000 M72 engines each rated 1930hp at 2250rpm, driving FP propellors, with two Perkins 6TWGM gensets.
Incat Crowther CEO Brett Crowther said: “With over 40 first or second generation Incat Crowther passenger ferries now either under construction or in operation around the world, this range of Incat Crowther passenger ferry has proven operational capabilities and longevity for operators. The fact that Majestic could confidently sell its fleet of first generation Incat Crowther ferries to allow it to invest in a larger replacement fleet, proves this class of ferry can be a sound, strategic investment for operators. Not only do these vessels form a reliable fleet, but Incat Crowther’s team of naval architects also work closely with operators to tailor each vessel to their unique customer and operational requirements. These ferries have proven to be operationally efficient, while also holding their value on the used market in the future.”
Image: Incat Crowther 39m passenger ferry (credit: Incat Crowther)
