Cutting edge trimaran ferry exceeds expectations

Austal’s second generation trimaran features a straight stem designed to maximise the vessel’s waterline length

Austal’s next generation 102m trimaran has impressed during sea trials, achieving a speed of 39 knots at 90% MCR with 340 tonnes deadweight. The high speed passenger-vehicle ferry utilises Austal’s patented trimaran technology to deliver improved sea keeping, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and payload capacity.

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