"Ba Fang"  36 Metre Sea Cat Ferry

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The latest Sea Speed (cmcs) catamaran design (to date) delivered is the "Ba Fang" which was delivered in April 2009 this fuel effecient new high-speed catamaran ferry has proven to be a good solution for the low cost operation including very low fuel burn. The loaded speed is over 27 knots which is very good considering she is only powered by twin MTU 16v2000 engines (1040 kw each)  A comfortable ride is achieved with the deep vee hulls also low vibration and the noise level on the main deck is under 65dba.

This passenger space layout accommodates 194 Passengers on the main deck and 37 vip on the upper deck plus a private VIP room and 1 x 2 berth and 1 x 4 berth crew cabins.

This vessels has been built in Guangzhou (Canton) China by Guangdong Hongshen Shipyard which is a joint venture between Wang Tak and a local shipyard. This shipyard has been operating for many years prior to building the first passenger catamaran.

The standard of construction is high and to CCS (China Classification Society). LR (Lloyds Register) or most other international standards are available. The standard of this end product Fast Ferry is of export quality.

Principal Dimensions  

Length (loa) 35.60 Metres;

Length (lwl) 33.12 Metres;

Beam 8.80 Metres

Depth 2.80 Metres

Draft 1.25 Metres

Class CCS (238 pax + 12 crew).

Fuel 2 x 4000 ltr

Fresh Water 1 x 1000 ltr

Sullage 1 x 1000 ltr

Powering 2 x MTU 16v2000 (1040 kw each)

Water Jets 2 x MJP 550.

Speed 28 Knots