Austal will build its largest catamaran ferry to date following an order from Denmark’s recently established Nordic Ferry Services, a joint venture between Bornholmstrafikken and the Clipper Group. Scheduled for delivery in 2011 and intended for operation between Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm and Ystad in south east Sweden, the new ferry is designed to carry 1,400 passengers and 357 cars.
With a maximum speed of 40 knots, coming from four unnamed diesel engines, the Danish ferry will offer improved transportation services to Bornholm residents while also meeting the seasonal demand generated on the route by tourists.
Three car decks accessible via both bow and stern ramps will ensure the efficient transfer of the ferry’s large vehicle capacity. Passenger seating is situated across two levels, with lounge-style facilities situated on the vessel’s bridge deck and accessible via a large staircase. A fully equipped catering area; separate bar facility, a dedicated shopping area and two child playrooms are also located on the upper deck.
Meanwhile, Maltese operator Virtu Ferries has ordered a 107m ferry from the Australian builder. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2010, the fast ferry will operate between Malta and Sicily, where there is rising demand from heavy freight hauliers. The new Maltese fast ferry will be able to carry 800 passengers and 230 cars, or 45 cars and 342 lane metres of freight, at a speed of approximately 39 knots. This vessel will assist Virtu in providing a year round scheduled service for Maltese industry while also meeting the increased passenger demands generated from Malta joining the EU in 2004.
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