Incat Crowther has recently won two separate design contracts with AFAI Shipyard in China.
The first of these projects is a design contract for two 35-metre catamaran ferries for Zhuhai High Speed Ferry Co. The vessels will accommodate 198 passengers, all on the main deck. A large bar is situated amidships, and there are two VIP rooms. Crew accommodation, pantry and electrical rooms are located aft on the main deck. The vessels will be powered by a pair of MTU 16V2000 M70 main engines.
The second design project for AFAI is for two 34-metre catamaran ferries for Shenzen Xunlong Passenger Ferries. These vessels will carry 188 passengers.
They will feature 152 economy class seats on the main deck with a kiosk forward. The spacious upper deck will have 20 seats located at tables, a 10-passenger lounge and a six-passenger VIP lounge. As with the 35-metre ferries, these vessels will be powered by a pair of MTU 16V2000 M70 main engines. The vessels will be fitted with a pair of MJP 550DD water jets.
