Incat Crowther design catamaran for Cat Cocos

Hi-speedAustralian Incat Crowther has announced design renderings of the new catamaran for Cat Cocos, connecting Mahe, Praslin and La Digue Islands in the Seychelles.

It will be built on the previous design experience from ISLE OF PRASLIN (delivered 2006) and ISLE OF LA DIGUE (delivered 2009). Builder will be another Australian company, Richardson Devine Marine. Features include a shallow draft with an efficient propeller tunnel, CFD optimised hull, wave breaker and an active interceptor ride control system.

Some key facts:

Length Overall: 31.9m
Length Waterline: 29.8m
Beam: 9.0m
Draft Hull: 1.3m
Draft Max: 1.7m
Depth: 3.25m
Passengers: 292
Crew: 7
Fuel: 8 000 litres
Fuel (Day Tanks): 3 000 litres
Fresh Water: 1 200 litres
Sullage: 1 500 litres
Service Speed: 25 knots
Maximum Speed: 31 knots
Main Engines: 2 x Cummins KTA50-M2
Installed Power: 2 x 1342kW @ 1900rpm
Propulsion: 2 x Propellersa
Generators: 2 x Cummins 6B-CP80DM/5
Construction Material: Marine grade aluminium
Flag: Seychelles
Class: NSCV 1C