Austal 102m trimaran ready for market

by Austal on 6 Jun 2009 Austal has officially unveiled its new 102-metre trimaran vehicle-passenger ferry platform, currently under construction at its Western Australian shipyard and available for purchase.

The new 102-metre trimaran is an evolution of Austal’s landmark 2005 trimaran ferry “Benchijigua Express” - optimising performance, seakeeping, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and payload to deliver a truly next generation transportation solution.

The vessel employs Austal’s trimaran technology, combining the softer roll of monohulls with the low resistance, stability and carrying capacity of catamarans, to open up new markets beyond existing fast ferry designs. A lower roll speed means lower accelerations experienced by passengers – significantly reducing passenger seasickness.

The trimaran’s unique hydrodynamic hull form combined with its three engine propulsion train delivers fuel efficiency across a range of operating conditions.

For information visit http://www.austal.com/nextgeneration/