HSC Express 3 explained

Express 3 is a high speed catamaran built by Incat for Molslinjen.

History

In October 2015, Molslinjen placed an order with Incat for the KatExpress 3.[1] [2] She was delivered with the name Express 3 in April 2017.[3] [4]

Design

Express 3 measures 10,842 GT and is 109.4m (358.9feet) long, with a beam of 30.5m (100.1feet) and a draft of 4m (13feet).[3] Her design is based on an earlier 112m (367feet) Incat specification of which Molslinjen operates two examples, but modified for lower fuel consumption and improved vehicle deck efficiency.[3] She can carry 1,000 passengers and up to 411 cars, or up to 227 cars when her 610 lane meter freight deck is occupied by commercial vehicles.[3] She is powered by four 20-cylinder MAN diesel engines that drive Wärtsilä waterjets, giving her a service speed of 40kn and a maximum speed of 47kn.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.incat.com.au/domino/incat/incatweb.nsf/v-print-friendly/8F7CC7401A3E9A4CCA257ED500088025?OpenDocument Incat Secures Large Ship Order
  2. http://www.shipandoffshore.net/news/prospects-and-orders/prospects-orders-article/id/incat-will-build-ikatexpress-3i.html Incat will build KatExpress 3
  3. Web site: Headed for Denmark: Molslinjen's new cat leaves Tasmania . Marine Log . 21 April 2017 . 7 October 2018.
  4. New Generation of Fast Ferry Ships Monthly July 2017 page 6