Posted on August 11, 2020
Tasmanian tour boat operator World Heritage Cruises has ordered its eighth Incat Crowther designed vessel. Currently under construction at the Richardson Devine Marine shipyard in Hobart, the 220 passenger, 35 meter long by 10 meter beam catamaran will incorporate many of the features that have proven successful in the operator’s current Incat Crowther 35, Harbour Master.
Harbour Master‘s appeal as an efficient and stable platform has drawn expressions of interest from potential buyers and World Heritage sees this as an opportunity to take the lessons learned from the vessel and build a successor that improves the package in key areas.
Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Gordon River is a competitive market and the bulk of the improvements fall under the banner of passenger amenity. The vessel will be one meter than the current Harbour Master, providing greater space, more aisles and smaller groups of seats.
A bar has been added to the mid-deck, linked to the main deck food preparation space by a dumb waiter. A highlights of World Heritage Cruises’ tours is a gourmet lunch featuring local produce. To enhance the offering, main deck service spaces have been expanded, with the bar and food preparation now separated and a larger serving island installed.
The cabin will be lighter and brighter with deep windows and the absence of the main stair tower, which has been moved aft among other obstructions such as bathrooms.
On-board amenities will also be boosted by the provision of Wi-Fi and multiple device charging options.
The new vessel will be powered by quad Scania DI16 076M main engines. These will drive a quartet of Doen DJ200 water jets. The quad Scania package has proven itself in Harbour Master, and the addition of jets will provide an efficient, reliable package with inherent redundancy. The vessel will operate at 25 knots.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall
119’ 6” / 36.40m Measured Length 114’ 8” / 34.95m Length Waterline 117’ 6” / 35.80m Beam Overall 32’ 10” / 10.00m Draft (hull) 3’ 10” / 1.15m Depth 11’ 2” / 3.40m Construction Marine grade aluminium CAPACITIES
Fuel Oil
1981 gallons / 7 500 litres Fresh Water 660 gallons / 2 500 litres Sullage 1585 gallons / 6 000 litres Passengers 220 Crew 6 PROPULSION AND PERFORMANCE
Speed (Service)
25 knots Speed (Max) 28 knots Main Engines 4 x Scania DI16 072M Power 4 x 662kW / 900hp @ 2300rpm Propulsion 4 x Doen DJ200 Waterjets Generators 2 x 80 kVA REGULATORY
Flag
Australia Class / Survey NSCV Fast Craft F2
Source: marinelog
