Rikulau (Photo: MarineTraffic.com/Zhao Mengde) 
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Taiwan operator takes delivery of Austal high-speed ferry pair

Baird Maritime
Rikulau (Photo: MarineTraffic.com/Zhao Mengde)

Belle Shipping of Taiwan has taken delivery of two newbuild high-speed catamaran ferries from Austal.

Rikulau (pictured) and Blue Magpie are slated to sail on their maiden voyages with their new owner later this month.

Each ferry has a passenger capacity of 552 and a cruising speed of 39.2 knots.