1981 Custom 427' RoPax Night Ferry
About This Yacht
This 427-foot RoPax night ferry was built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast in 1981 and carries RINA class notation. The steel hull measures 70 feet 10 inches across the beam with a 17-foot draft and displaces 12,711 gross tons. Twin Pielstick PC 25 400 main engines deliver 10,250 horsepower each, totaling 20,500 HP and driving twin propellers. Three MAN auxiliary engines support onboard systems. Brown Brothers stabilizers and FRY DEMBO rudders are fitted.
The accommodation comprises 82 passenger cabins arranged as twenty-four 2-berth, thirty 4-berth, fifteen 2-berth, and eighteen 4-berth staterooms, providing 270 total berths for up to 1,350 passengers. The vehicle deck spans two levels, each with 4.75 meters of clear height, and carries either 300 cars or 850 lane meters of cargo.
The yacht is flagged in Panama and equipped with GMDSS capability covering Areas A1, A2, and A3. Built as a dedicated night ferry, the boat combines passenger comfort with efficient vehicle and freight handling.