2004 Custom Fast Passenger Ferry

This 131-foot fast catamaran ferry was built in 2004 by Rodriquez Cantieri Navali in Italy. The aluminum hull is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B diesel engines delivering 5,360 horsepower combined, paired with Kamewa water jets for propulsion. The boat achieves a maximum speed of 31.5 knots and cruises at 28 knots, with T-Foil ride control and trim tabs to manage passenger comfort in a seaway.

The ferry accommodates 252 passengers plus a crew of five. Full air conditioning is fitted throughout. Fuel capacity is 18.3 cubic meters with fresh water storage of 4.8 cubic meters. At cruise speed, fuel consumption runs approximately 500 liters per hour per engine. Two Perkins Sierra auxiliary generators provide 106 kilowatts each.

The boat is classed with Korean Register (KR) for coastal trading as a high-speed catamaran and carries GMDSS A1 + A2 certification. A special survey was completed in October 2023, with the next survey due in October 2028. The aluminum construction, proven powerplants, and water jet propulsion make this a capable and efficient passenger transport platform.