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HIGH SPEED FERRY South Pacific Islands
This makes her ideal for use between islands in Pacific Rim countries where, typically, rough swells can occur between the placid atoll/barrier reef systems that dominate this hemisphere. Equally, she is at home in other areas throughout the world wherever shallow-draft and/or high-speed requirements exist. She is equally at home in deep-draft environments as well. Her standard configuration includes U.S. Coast Guard certification, however certification or classification with other regulatory agencies can be accommodated. This design can also be configured for mixed utilization with passengers and freight, either using aircraft “igloo” containers, broken bulk freight, etc. She can be configured with numerous loading options to accommodate pier-side operation or operation directly from the beach, where no facilities exist. Forward, aft or side-opening passenger cargo hatches can be fitted in infinite combinations. Hull construction is of aluminum with lightweight composite preferred for the superstructure, but with aluminum construction also available. Power can be conventional, using normally aspirated or turbocharged diesels and propellers or water jets, or alternatively, gas turbines and water jets can be used. Designation: U.S. Coast Guard certified ferry |
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