Fast and Conventional Ferries

Aeolus Kenteris (Red Sea I) -
Bridge on the Aeolos Kenteris.	The Aeolos Kenteris in port.	The Aeolos kenteris in sea trials.
The Aeolos Kenteris loading from the stern.	The Aeolos Kenteris sailing to Pireas.	Timed evacuation of the Aeolos Kenteris.

Afai 08 -
Afai 08.	The Afai 08 K-50 series Fast Ferry measures around 80m in length.	The Afai 08 K-50 series Fast Ferry, was built as a joint venture between Afai Ships Limited and Incat of Australia.
The diagram shows the Afai 08 K-50 series Fast Ferry Tier 2 plan and the Tier 1 plan.	Each hull is divided into eight vented, watertight compartments by transverse Bulkheads.	The ferry is anchored by a galvanised steel super high holding power type anchor.
K50 series controls.

Ambulu -
The 70m monohull Ambulu is the largest passenger-only fast ferry built to date.	Ambulu is equipped with sophisticated control technology, including engine controls and displays within the cockpit.	Two MTU auxiliary diesels type 12V 185 TE52 provide electricity on-board.
The 69.8m-long hull type is a deep-vee monohull with a parallel wedge-shaped stern and sprayrail.	Propulsion is provided by four KaMeWa 900 waterjets (two steerable jets and two booster jets).	The Ambulu has a cruising range of 650nm.

Aremiti 5 -
The Aremiti 5 is an Austal Auto Express 56 ferry which works between the French Polynesian islands of Papeete, Morea and Bora Bora.	The vehicle deck is located aft and can accommodate up to 30 cars.	Passenger seating on the Aremiti 5 is located on three decks.
Aremiti 5 operates with a crew of ten including a three-person bridge team.	The Aremiti 5 is powered by four engines which drive a Kamewa 71 SII waterjet.

Austal Next-Generation Trimaran Passenger Ferry
The trimaran was launched in December 2009.	The ferry will be completed in February 2010.	The ferry is being constructed at Austal's Western Australian facility.

Avemar -
Avemar is the first Evolution 10 series wavepiercing catamaran to be built by Incat's Tasmanian yard in Hobart. The vessel was delivered in July 1999 to Buquebus Espana.	Avemar sails the 120nm route between Barcelona in Spain and Palma de Mallorca in the Balearics.	The spectacular centrum, featured midship on Avemar.
Four Caterpillar 3618 engines, rated at 7,200kW at 1,030rpm, drive Lips 150/3 D waterjets via Reintjes VLJ 6831 gearboxes.	Avemar has a relatively small wheelhouse with seating for captain, first officer and chief engineer across the main console.	More tub seats and tables are available in a lounge, featuring full-depth panoramic windows across the stern.

Baltic Queen – Cruise Ferry
The Baltic Princess is the Baltic Queen's immediate sister ship and also sails on Baltic routes.	The Baltic Queen is now the largest cruise-ferry in the region.	The ship was launched from dry dock in December 2008 by four-year-old Mea Mehtonen, who is the daughter of a Tallink marketing manager.
The Baltic Queen being launched, with some finishing to be carried out prior to delivery.

Ben My Chree -
Ben My Chree is a combination passenger and freight ferry, providing a vital lifeline link between the Isle of Man and the north of England.	Ben My Chree is powered by two MaK9M32 medium-speed diesel engines each developing 5,873bhp.	The Ben My Chree bridge.
The engine control room.	Ben My Chree provides a good, reliable winter service and is an excellent back-up for the high-speed, popular Manx SeaCat service.	The main passenger lounge.

Benchijigua Express - Trimaran Vehicle / Passenger
Benchijigua Express prior to launching, showing trimaran hullform.	The Benchijigua Express can accommodate 1,291 passengers. It has space for 450 truck lane metres and 123 cars, 341 cars or a combination of both.	The Benchijigua Express serves the islands of La Gomera and La Palma and the port of Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife.
The width of the vehicle decks can result in heeling when loading heavy vehicles on the outer decks. The vessel therefore has a ballast and heel control system.	Benchijigua Express children's area.	The vessel is 126.7m in length overall and 114.8m at water level. It has a beam of 30.4m, a hull depth of 8.2m and a 4m draught.
Benchijigua Express' hull is composed of aluminium and coated with an offshore film supplied by Orca Marine.	The four MTU 20V8000 engines are positioned in two separate engine rooms in the trimaran’s central hull.

Blue Star -
The Blue Star ferries have an overall length of 176.095m.	Blue Star 1 and 2 both have a capacity for 1,600 people in total.	Blue Star 1 operates in the route from Patras (Greece) to Ancona (Italy).
Blue star 1 and 2 were launched within 14 weeks of each other.	Like its sister ship, Blue star 2 has a gross tonnage of 29,415gt.	Blue star 2 has a total vehicle capacity of 640 cars.
The Blue Star 1 ferry in port.

Blue Star Ithaki -
Blue Star Ithaki on route to Pireaus.	Blue Star Ithaki on transit to Santorini.	Blue Star Ithaki in port.
A model of the Blue Star Ithaki.	The Blue Star Ithaki preparing to leave port.

Bonanza Express -
Bonanza Express undergoing sea trials off Tasmania.	Tub seating forward of the tier 2 bar.	Bonanza Express has an open foredeck and stern in keeping with its Car Ferry B categorisation.
The tier 2 bar and glass partition.	Efficient loading ramps speed up the turnaround times.	The vessel is designed to carry a total of 755 passengers, which is 155 more than its predecessor in the series.

Cat No 1 -
The unusually named Cat No 1.	The wheelhouse is designed for a four-man operation with an electronic package.	The upper deck passenger saloon can seat 134.
Cat No 1 achieved a service speed of 40 knots during vessel trials.	The vessel is also fitted with a modified version of Austal's Ocean Leveller ride control system.	Seating on the main deck.

Cat-Link V -
The Cat-Link V 91m wave piercing catamarans operate between Arhus and Kalundborg in Denmark.	A central atrium-style lounge is located midships on tier 2.	Cat Link V has an overall length of 91.3m and a waterline length of 81.33m.
An open staircase, located in the central atrium, extends to tier 3.	The vessel is powered by four Ruston 20 RK270 conventional medium-speed diesel engines.	Cat Link IV the predecessor to Cat Link V.

Catalonia -
The Catalonia was constructed at Incat‘s Hobart facilities in Australia.	The Captain’s Radar is an X-Band 25kW unit transmitting at 9.4GHz into a 6ft scanner.	The Catalonia hull design is optimised for speeds in excess of 40kn.
The Catalonia is the first vessel in the world to be fitted with the new Caterpillar 3618 engines.	Ride has been enhanced by increasing the waterline length of the ferry. Since the Incat 74m car ferries, the waterline length has been increased by more than 22m.	At the bow, the waterborne hulls are 10 per cent immersed and contain 10 per cent reserve buoyancy.

Chilkat Express -
Plan of the Chilkat Express.	Speed trials on the Chilkat Express.	The Chilkat Express in operation.
The Chilkat Express passing the Alaskan scenery.	The Chilkat Express produces low wash.	The Chilkat Express showing the bow and twin hulls.
The shallow draught allows beach loading.	The stern of the Chilkat Express.

Commodore Clipper -
The passenger, roro cargo vessel was built at the Rotterdam-based van der Giessen de Noord shipyard in the Netherlands.	Commodore Clipper was launched in May of 1999.	Crew accommodation is available for 37.
There is also a self-service restaurant, lounge, panoramic bar, VIP lounge and duty-free shop.	Main engine power is provided through two MaK 9M32 diesel engines, providing a total power output of 11,746bhp.	Cargo capacity on the ship comprises a maximum of 92 truck/trailers combinations and 279 cars.

Condor Express -
Condor Express has a length of 86.26m, while its overall beam measurement excluding fenders remains at 26m.	Condor Express has a full-width bridge accomodating both the engineer's and navigator's workstations.	Condor Express running at speed.
The Condor Express is powered by four 20-cylinder Ruston RK270 diesel unit rated to develop 7,080kW at 100 per cent MCR.	In trials, the vessel attained 48.70 knots over a 5min run. At full displacement it showed 45.20 knots maximum and 44.08 knots for the two-way average.	The interior design was commissioned from MBS Project Management.

Devil Cat -
The Devil Cat is the largest fast ferry built in Australia.	Primary navigation is performed by the two Decca BridgeMaster II 250 Series Radars.	Devil Cat delivers service speeds of 43 knots, or 80km/h. At lightship, the Devil Cat achieved 50.2 knots, or 93km/h.
The main passenger deck (tier 2) contains two lounges, separated by an amenities block housing toilet facilities.	The vessel is powered by four Ruston 20 RK270 conventional medium-speed diesel engines.	The catamaran design is characterised by long slender waterborne hulls.
The navigation and communication equipment is supplied by Electrotech Australia.	Tier 2 seating consists entirely of aircraft-style seats, supplied by the Australian-based company, Maxton Fox.

European Causeway -
Artists impression of the European Causeway.	European Causeway about to depart Cairnryan, loading through the stern.	The European Causeway after finishing sea trials.
The European Causeway en route to Larne.	The 103-seat fables restaurant.	Loading the European Causeway.
Loading in Larne.

Fares Al Salam -
Aerial view of the Fares Al Salam.	Passenger seating on the Fares Al Salam.	The vehicle deck has the capacity to carry 43 cars.
The bridge of the Fares Al Salam.	Engine room.	Aft aerial view of the Fares Al Salam.

Finnmarken -
The Finnmarken in port.	The entrance to the Finnmarken.	The observation lounge.
The restaurant on the Finnmarken.	The deck of the Finnmarken.	The conference facilities on the Finnmarken.
The dining room.	The café on the Finnmarken.

Flying Dolphin 2000 -
Flying Dolphin 2000 was the first high-speed catamaran ferry supplied by Australian aluminium shipbuilder Austal to the Greek market.	The wheelhouse is equipped with Kelvin Hughes radars, electronic chart navigation, GMDSS A2 communication system and the Ocean Leveller control system.	The tourist class seating is located on the main deck and can accommodate 388 passengers.
The forward saloon is equipped for 48 'dolphin' class passengers, who can enjoy complimentary food and drinks during their journey.	Flying Dolphin 2000 connects Piraeus with the Greek islands Poros, Hydra, Spetses and Port-Heli.	Passengers can choose to sit around tables.

Gotland -
Gotland is a high-speed monohull vessel built by the French company Alstom Leroux Naval.	The deep-V design vessel has an EH 36 high-tensile steel hull with ten transverse bulkheads.	Journey time between Visby and Gotland Island is approximately two and a half hours, with a turn around time of between 30 and 40 minutes.
Gotland is powered by four Rushton 20RK270 four-stroke diesel engines with a rating of 7,080kW at 1,030rpm. Each powers a Kamewa 125 SII waterjet, giving the vessel a service speed of 35 knots.	The vessel's design was heavily influenced by Swedish environmental regulations, as well as the requirement to provide a year-round service in icy waters.

Hammerodde and Dueodde RoPax Ferries
The Hammerodde and Dueodde RoPax ferries were built by the Dutch shipyard Merwede for Bornsholm Trafikken.	Hammerodde and Dueodde will work on the route between the island of Bornholm, Koge, the Danish port near Copenhagen, and the Swedish port of Ystad.	Deck 7 contains a cafeteria area with 50 seats as well as a reception area, shops, toilets and a children's area.
Hammerodde and Dueodde were built in a constrained time frame of 11 months to act as freight-only or car / passenger ferries.	The vessels are classified by Lloyds under the notation +100A1 RORO Passenger Ship, LMC, UMS.	Vehicles are accommodated across two decks in a total lane length of 1,248m.

Highspeed 2 -
Highspeed 2, the first of two Auto Express 72 catamarans ordered by Minoan Flying Dolphins from Austal ships.	Highspeed 2 is the first vessel built by Austal to be delivered with a Seastate TMAX system which takes over control from the vessel’s waterjets at speeds in excess of 25 knots.	Reclining Beurteaux Australia seats on the main deck are configured in a combination of airline and table arrangements.
A staircase beneath the central atrium on the main deck leads to the VIP lounge.	The main passenger deck has two kiosk/ restaurant areas, a children’s playroom, a games room and toilet facilities.	Highspeed 2 has four MTU 16V 595 TE70L diesels, rated at 3,866kW at 1,750rpm, driving Kamewa 90 SII waterjets via Reintjes VLJ 2230 gearboxes.

Iris 6.1 -
The innovative Iris 6.1 ferry was constructed at Iris Catamarans’ Aigrefeuille shipyard located near La Rochelle, France.	The central command station in the wheelhouse of Iris 6.1.	The passengers are accommodated inside two linked modules, providing a total seating capacity for of 240 people.
The Iris is powered by two MTU 12V 4000 M70 diesels each rated at 1,740kW. Each main engine drives a Lips LJ76 DL waterjet propulsion unit.	The twin hulls of the catamaran ferry have a waterline length of 39.75m. It has an operational deadweight of 51t.	Additionally, the modular construction of the Iris 6.1 means that it can be easily dismantled for transportation to any location in the world.

ISHIN-II Ferry Concept
The ISHIN-II will be the second ship in MOL’s next-generation series of environmentally friendly vessels.	The ferry will use a range of innovative energy solutions to reduce emissions.

Jade Express -
Jade Express is the smallest of the Auto Express catamaran class built by Australia’s Austal Ships.	Although the vessel will be operated with a bridge crew of two (the captain and engineer) the wheelhouse has been fitted with four chairs.	Passenger accommodation comprises a mixture of forward facing rows of triple seats plus other seats grouped around tables in the main saloon.
Vehicles enter and leave Jade Express via a hydraulically operated 3m-wide ramp, located aft on the port side.	Jade Express was ordered to be fitted out for 302 passengers, 252 in the main deck saloon and 50 on a semi-enclosed upper deck.	The operators of the vessel plan a 30-minute turnaround time in port.

Jonathan Swift -
Irish Ferries' 86m-long Jonathan Swift.	Jonathan Swift's central atrium.	Jonathan Swift is powered by four 7,200kW Caterpillar 3618 diesel engines.
Bridge deck seating on the 800 passenger Jonathan Swift.	Each engine powers a Kamewa 112 SII waterjet via a Reintjes VLJ6831 gearbox. The vessel has a service speed of 40 knots.	Main deck seating amidships.

Knossos Palace -
The Knossos Palace under construction.	The Knossos Palace in operation.	The card room on the Knossos Palace.
The children’s play area.	The second class seating area.	The public stair area.
The Knossos Palace lounge.	The snack bar on-board the Knossos Palace.

La Superba -
La Superba in sea trials.	Grand Palais hall on La Superba.	Café on La Superba.
The piano bar on Deck 7.	The lounge on the Sky Deck (Deck 9)	The panoramic lift on La Superba.
Of the 567 cabins, six are presidential suites.	La Superba will cruise the Mediterranean or run between Genoa and Sardinia.

Luciano Federico L -
The Luciano Federico L was constructed at the Izar shipyard in Spain.	The Luciano Federico L vessel designers required the ferry to achieve a service speed close to 60 knots.	Propulsion power is provided by a pair of ABB Stal GT35 gas turbines. Each of these can develop 16.1MW of power at 3,250rpm.
An aerial view of the Luciano Federico.	The hull shape was designed to accommodate a larger waterjet diameter for higher operating speed.	Looking out from the main deck aft of Luciano Frederico L. The ferry can carry 52 cars and 450 passengers.

Lynx -
Side view of the Lynx in operation on the Wellington-Picton run.	The Lynx is powered by four Ruston 20RK270 medium-speed diesels developing in excess of 28,000kW.	Lounge on the Lynx. The uni-deck design can accommodate up to 900 people.
Retail facilities.	The Lynx undergoing trials in Tasmania.

Mai Mols -
The Mai Mols.	The Mai Mols seen loading vehicles via the stern.	The passenger deck is arranged on one level. The Mai Mols has a total of 490 seats.
The Mai Mols is a Seajet 250 semi-swath (small waterplane area, twin hull) design.	The sea cockpit of the Mai Mols.	The propulsion system consists of two LM1600 aeroderivative gas turbines.
The superstructure can withstand the forces generated when running at speeds in excess of 40 knots.

Maria Dolores - Vehicle and Passenger Ferry
The engine room of the Maria Dolores.	The Maria Dolores in operation.	The passenger lounges have high quality seating.
The ferry incorporates six waterjets.	A wide staircase leads to the upper deck of the ship.	The vehicle lanes can accommodate 65 cars.

Mega Express / Mega Express II -
Mega Express in Livorno.	The Mega Express has an overall length of 176.01m and a length between perpendiculars of 159.7m.	Mega Express being built in Livorno.
Mega Express II being built in Livorno.	The Mega Express has a gross tonnage of 23,700t and its displacement is 14,500t.	The Mega Express accommodates a total of 1,860 passengers.

MV Loch Shira - Passenger Ferry
The Loch Shira being launched at the Ferguson yards in Glasgow.	The Loch Shira's can carry up to 36 cars.	The vessel is on the Largs to Cumbrae route.
The Loch Shira was paid for by the Scottish Executive.	The Loch Shira has a gross tonnage of 230t.	The ship is powered by twin diesel Caterpillar units.
The ship is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries.	The Loch Shira begun service on the Largs to Cumbrae route in June 2007.

Natchan World - Catamaran Ferry
The The Natchan World was constructed in Tasmania by Incat.	The Natchan World gives a shallow draught making the vessel ideal for operating in shallow waters.	The colourful graphics and livery were designed in Japan.
The Natchan World has a host of luxury features for passengers.	The ship has a maximum speed of 40kt.

Neptune Aegli -
The Neptune Aegli was built by Astillero Barreras in Spain as hull No. 1594.	The Neptune Aegli is designed to operate on the route between Spain and Turkey.	The Neptune Aegli has five fixed vehicle decks and two hoistable vehicle decks.
The Neptune Aegli is driven by a pair of Wartsila 8L46B engines connected to nickel aluminium bronze propellers.	The bridge of the Neptune Aegli.	The vessel is manned by a complement of 25 crew.

NGV Liamone -
Aerial view of Liamone.	Liamone in dry dock.	Liamone in Nice harbour.
The bow doors under fabrication.	The stern doors.	The waterjets being installed.

Nils Holgersson -
The Nils Holgersson in operation.	One of the cabins on the ferry.	The Peter Pan, sister ship to the Nils Holgersson.
The podded propulsion system on the ferry.	Stern of the Nils Holgersson.

Pentalina - Catamaran Ferry
The twin hulls have been designed to handle the rough seas off the north coast of Scotland.	The Pentalina was constructed in the Philippines at the Cebu FMBA yards.	The Pentalina is expected to be in service by October 2008.

Pride of Hull -
The pride of Hull, the world's largest cruiseferry, cost £90 million and took 14 months to build.	The Pride of Hull and its sistership, Pride of Rotterdam, work the route between the ports of Hull and Rotterdam.	Pride of Hull showing the bulbous bow.
The car deck on the Pride of Hull is accessed through a side entrance in the ship.	The Pride of Rotterdam, sister ship to the Pride of Hull.

Pride of Rotterdam -
The Pride of Rotterdam in Venice.	Pride of Hull and Pride of Rotterdam (left) under construction.	The access doors on the ferry.
Pride of Rotterdam main staircase.	Pride of Rotterdam driver's bar.	Pride of Rotterdam freight lanes.
Artist’s impression of the Pride of Rotterdam.

SeaFrance Berlioz Passenger and Vehicle Ferry
The SeaFrance Berlioz passenger ferry runs between Dover and Calais with a crossing time of around 70 minutes.	SeaFrance Berlioz in sea trials.	SeaFrance Rodin is the sister ship of the Seafrance Berlioz.
SeaFrance Berlioz was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for SeaFrance.	The passenger areas account for the upper two decks, with the lower decks used for the vehicles.	The ferry is driven by two Wartsila 12-cylinder 12V56B engines producing 11,700kW, and two eight-cylinder Wartsila 8L46B engines producing 7,800kW.

Seafrance Rodin -
The cafeteria on the SeaFrance Rodin.	The main Brasserie Restaurant on the SeaFrance Rodin.	The main vehicle Deck 3.
The SeaFrance Rodin sailing between Dover and Calais.	SeaFrance Rodin sailing in the evening.	The SeaFrance Rodin under construction in Finland.
The two-deck entrance area on the SeaFrance Rodin

Seascape 1 - Catamaran Ferry
The Seascape 1 was launched in 2007.	The Seascape 1 will save over 24,000t of carbon dioxide emissions per year.	The Seascape 1 was constructed in the Philippines by FBMA Marine.
The Seascape 1 can carry 250 passengers.	The Seascape 1 came into service on 3 April 2007.	Four trucks can be carried per trip, saving fuel and emissions.

Silvia Ana -
The Silvia has a capacity for carrying up to 1,250 passengers.	Silvia Ana was built and launched at the Bazan Shipyard in Spain.	The Silvia Ana has an overall length of 125m.
The bridge on Silvia Ana.	The ferry has a total accommodation area of 2,500m².	Silvia Ana is powered by a 16-cylinder engine.
The caterpillar diesel engine, rated at 5,650kW.	The ferry Silvia Ana is principally used on the River Plate.

Skåne -
Skåne, the flexible multipurpose ro-ro ferry, is able to carry 600 passengers, up to 2,630t of vehicles and 3,330t of freight trains.	Skåne has three transverse thrusters and a rudder located at the bow, while a duplicate navigation bridge is fitted aft.	The six rail tracks on the main deck are to be loaded over a linkspan at quay-level through a threshold that is 10m wide and 5.1m high.
Skåne has logitudinal flood-control doors fitted at the train deck level. Powered by hydraulic motors and chains, these can be slid out of the way alongside the casing.	The latest addition to Scandlines' fleet is this highly flexible multipurpose Ro-Ro ferry, Skåne.	At 42,800gt and 7,920dwt, 200m long overall and 29.60m wide, the Skåne is the largest multipurpose train, trailer, car and passenger ferry in the world.

Skeena Queen -
The MV Skeena Queen Ferry.	The Skeena Queen is designed for predominantly commuter-oriented routes 1 to 5 miles in distance.	Artist's impression of the MV Skeena Queen.
The MV Skeena Queen ferry can run safely both in open water and on longer routes.	The vessel uses Niigata ZP3A-1 azimuthing right-angle drives.	The Skeena Queen has an evolutionary hull shape.
A front elevation of the MV Skeena Queen.	The Skeena Queen has a length of 110m and a beam of 24m - the maximum sized footprint that would fit the intended terminals.

Solidor 5 -
The Solidor 5 bar in the stern.	The Solidor 5 in operation.	Solidor 5 stern (photo courtesy of Alain Déchorgnat).
Solidor uses the Caterpillar 3618 engine.	The Solidor 5 at sea.	The Solidor 5 in port (photo courtesy of Alain Déchorgnat).

Speedy -
The Speedy fast ferry.	The fast ferry undergoing trials.	The seating on-board the speedy.
The passenger seating and kiosk area.	The Speedy being delivered from site.	The wheelhouse on the Speedy.

St Mawes Passenger Ferry - Traditional Ferry
The completion of framing.	The ferry's completed hull.	The deck being fitted.
A graphic of the finished ferry, which will be named after a public competition.

Stena Jutlandica -
The hull features a bulbous bow and transom stern. A double bottom runs between fore- and aftpeak bulkheads outside deep tanks.	Stena Jutlantica conforms to IMO's Stab90+500mm rules.	The Stena Jutlantica bridge incorporates the latest in navigation and communications technology.
The Stena Jutlandica operates between Gothenburg (Sweden) and Frederikshavn (Denmark).	The propulsion plant consists of four medium-speed non-reversible turbocharged MAN B&W diesel engines.	The stern ramp/door is of the hoistable guillotine type, and is 14m long and 16m wide.
The upper open vehicle deck.

Superfast III -
Superfast III vehicle and passenger ferry.	Superfast III and IV were built at Kvaerner Masa's Turku yard, unlike Superfast I and II, which were built at the German shipyard Schichau Seebeckwerft.	The Superfast wheelhouse incorporates modern technology, including an STN Atlas Nacos 35-2 integrated navigation command system.
The Superfast III is powered by a twin-screw 42.24MW propulsion plant consisting of four Wärtsilä NSD Sulzer 16-cylinder ZAV40S medium-speed engines.	Superfast III and IV feature the latest in airline-style seating arrangements. Each ferry can transport 1,400 passengers.	The vessel can carry a total number of 160 cars and 122 trailers on four fixed and two hoistable car decks, which are reached by ramps.

SuperSeaCat -
SuperSeaCat the deep-V hulled vessel is 100m. It has a 17.1m beam and a depth of 10.7m, a draught of 2.75m and a dead-weight of 340t.	SuperSeaCat seen here alongside HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge.	The SuperSeaCat incorporates permanently deployed active T-foil ford, transverse hull stabiliser fins and transom-mounted trim tabs.
The SuperSeaCat has a capacity for 782 passengers, 26 crew and 175 cars.	Seating in the two lounges is arranged along each side of the craft.	Each engine is rated at 7,080kW to give a service speed of 38 knots.
The SuperSeaCat is powered by four Ruston 20RK270 diesel engines.

SuperStar Express -
SuperStar Express completes the crossing in a time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, and at a service speed of 38 knots.	Two decks of passenger accommodation lie above the vehicle and machinery decks.	The SuperStar Express is 82.3m in overall length and 70.7m at the waterline.
The main accommodation deck of the SuperStar Express contains 290 seats in the forward lounge.	Propulsion is carried out by four KaMeWa waterjets.	SuperStar Express has stringent safety features, including airline-style chutes.
Vehicles enter the SuperStar Express via a stern loading ramp.	Austal Ships supplied P&O with a sister ship - SuperStar Express.

Taurus -
The MDV 3000 Jupiter class ro-ro fast ferry Taurus was built at the Fincantieri Riva Trigoso Shipyard in Genoa with its identical sistership, Aries.	The ship is a monohull-type vessel hull. With some parts of the vessel subject to high local loads.	The four diesel engines are MTU 20V 1163 20V TB73 L units, rated 6,500kW each, and the two gas turbines are LM 2500 systems, rated at 22,000kW each.
The Taurus ro-ro fast ferry on sea trials.	Taurus has a capacity for 1,800 passengers and 460 cars.	Taurus and Aries carry out six daily crossings between Civitavecchia (Rome) and Olbia (Sardinia).

Tor Selandia -
The 11,089dwt freight ro-ro vessel was built at Fincantieri.	Tor Selandia's breadth of nearly 26m was critical.	The latest in bridge equipment technology is featured on Tor Selandia.
Tor Selandia has an entirely obstruction-free main deck.	Sailing from Gothenburg to Immingham can now be covered in 24 hours, as opposed to the previous 34-hour crossing.	Tor Line used this vessel to introduce an innovative semi-automatic method of lashing trailers.

Ulysses -
The Ulysses under construction at Aker Finnyards.	The bow of the Ulysses.	Leopold Bloom’s Lounge.
The balcony lounge.	Martello bar.	Engine room with the MaK M43 unit.
The Ulysses in operation.

Viking ADCC - Ferry
The keel laying ceremony attended by Viking Line staff and investors.	The Viking ADCC as it will look when completed.	The keel section being laid at the Astilleros de Sevilla shipyard in Spain.

Villum Clausen -
Villum Clausen, the first gas turbine powered vehicle ferry to be built in the southern hemisphere.	Built by Austal Ships, the Villum Clausen was delivered to lessors Borholmstrafikken in March 2000 and entered service between Rønne, on the island of Bornholm, and Ystad in April 2000.	The 2,000m² passenger and support services areas include a business class lounge, restaurant, bridge deck bar and lounge, children’s play area, reception and shopping area.
Austal worked with Bornholmtraffiken’s interior designer, Steen Friss Design, on the passenger areas of the Villum Clausen, to create a contemporary Nordic feel.	Helm chairs feature Kelvin Hughes Ergopod systems with trackerballs on the armrests for radar and chart display manipulation.	The Villum Clausen benefits from a Seastate ride control system that helps to reduce motion and trim the vessel.

Wightlink - Ferry
The Wight Light being floated out in Croatia.	The Wight Sky is one of three new ferries.	An illustration of the passenger deck on the new ferries.
A rendering of the ferry at sea.	The main passenger lounge.	A side view of the ferry at sea.
The retail shop on board each of the three new ferries.

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