case study

Desing and Engineering 24M Catamaran - Eco Ferry

About project

Desing an Engineering of a 24M aluminium Hybrid passenger catamaran for coastal water operations.

Design of a full hybrid aluminium passenger catamaran intended for touristic passenger ferry operations in local Maltese waters with a capacity of up to 234 passengers. The vessel is designed principally for touristic purposes, with an open upper deck and large windows in the main deck passenger area.

Results

Type:

Catamaran Passenger Ferry

Length:

23.9M

Beam:

8.0M

Draught:

1.4m

Speed:

15Knts

Build:

Full Aluminium

Capacity:

234 Passengers, 4 crew

Gross Tonnage:

150 GT

Power:

2 x 300bkw Diesel Direct – Hybrid / Electric propulsion

More info

Alighting is done through both the bow and the sides, catered specifically for the quays and route the vessel design was tailored too. The accommodation is equally split between interior and outside seating, focusing on providing panoramic views in addition to the passenger transport.

The vessel is propelled by a full hybrid propulsion system, allowing for up to 30 minutes fully electric sailing mode by means of an onboard battery bank in ecologically sensitive areas as well as a hybrid mode for sailing offshore between the islands. The vessel is only equipped with two 300bkw main engines, and all onboard power is provided by means of the PTO or onboard battery bank.