Posted on March 10, 2025
Dumai Express Group’s latest catamaran ferry has completed sea trials and will shortly commence operations in Indonesia.
Built by Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, Ruby of Dumai provides a capacity of 271 passengers across a two-deck layout.
The vessels’ main deck, capable of seating 213 passengers, features midship entry doors for central boarding near the stairs to the upper deck, with luggage racks positioned both centrally and at the forward end of the cabin.
Three bathrooms are located at the rear of the main deck. The full-width upper deck includes seating for 58 passengers, a modern wheelhouse, and a toilet aft.
Ruby of Dumai provides a full-load draught of just 1.5 metres, allowing better access to more local ports and infrastructure.
Main engines are twin MAN D2862s, each 1,066 kW. The second vessel in the fleet is expected to be completed by late 2025.
