“The Fast Ferry 4212 from Damen excels in both quality and delivery time,” said Mr. Og Yeol Bag, President of KT Marine, after signing the contract with Damen. “In addition, our management team holds a strong belief that our choice of Damen for the Fast Ferry 4212 will enable us to elevate our service to the highest standards, comfort and reliability for our valued customers.”

The FFe 4212 is a 42-metre long aluminium catamaran that can carry up to 423 passengers and has a maximum speed of 40 knots. The power required to achieve such speeds is provided by four main engines delivering 5,760 kW of power to four waterjets. KT Marine will be deploying the new vessel on a route between Yeosu harbour and Geomundo Island (off the south coast of South Korea).

The vessel ordered by KT Marine is already under construction at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and is expected to be ready for delivery by mid-2024.

KT Marine is a new client for Damen, a fact referred to by Damen’s Regional Sales Director Asia-Pacific, Thomas Röwekamp shortly after signing the contract. “We are honoured to welcome KT Marine into the Damen family,” he said. “They reviewed all the options available before choosing our successful Fast Ferry 4212. The proven and reliable Fast Ferry 4212 will be yet another great addition to South Korea’s ferry market and, of course, for the scenic route from Yeosu to Geomundo Island.”

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