Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry
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Virgin Islands operator Smith\u2019s Ferry Service has taken delivery of a new Incat Crowther designed 24-meter fast passenger ferry, the I Legen<\/em>d. Built by Brisbane, Australia, shipyard Aluminium Marine, it will transport 149 passengers at speeds of up to 28 knots and has been designed for the busy Charlotte Amalie (U.S Virgin Islands) to Road Town (British Virgin Islands) tourism route.<\/p>\n Designed with operational flexibility and an enhanced customer experience in mind, the main deck is capable of transporting 118 passengers in air-conditioned comfort and featuresa large service kiosk, two bathrooms and luggage space. The ferry has also been designed to be handicap accessible and has two spaces for people with wheelchairs on its main deck.<\/p>\n The vessel\u2019s upper deck features premium outdoor seating for 40 passengers as well as protected storage boxes for luggage. The vessel\u2019s wheelhouse provides the vessel\u2019s captain with an excellent line of sight ensuring safe operations in almost any sea conditions.<\/p>\n The I Legend i<\/em>s powered by two MAN 2862 LE454 EPA Tier 3 compliant diesel engines, each rated for 588 kW in a continuous duty application allowing for dependable speed performance, reduced maintenance intervals and increased time between overhauls.<\/p>\n \u201cWe required a vessel that not only delivered a premium customer experience, but one that was also operationally efficient and tailored to the sea state conditions we experience on the Caribbean Sea,\u201d said Rikky Baynes, operations manager at Smith\u2019s Ferry Services. \u201cIncat Crowther has delivered on this brief by designing a vessel that will provide a step change in comfort and operational reliability for people traveling between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking after the vessel\u2019s delivery, Grant Pecoraro<\/a>, Incat Crowther\u2019s U.S. managing director said the project saw Incat Crowther work closely with operator Smith\u2019s Ferry Services through the design and build of the new ferry.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are grateful for the opportunity to support Smith\u2019s Ferry Services in their efforts to enhance their fleet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The new vessel has been built to comply with both the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s Subchapter T requirements and the Caribbean Small Commercial Vessel (SCV) Code<\/a><\/p>\n SPECIFICATIONS<\/a><\/p>\n The post Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n