Veth Propulsion signed a contract for the delivery of 28 counter rotating Veth Z-drives, type VZ-700-CR (700 kW/1600 rpm). The Veth Z-drives are intended for 7 aluminium catamarans, designed by CoCo Yachts Holland BV and intended for the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The 7 ferries of 78 metres have a capacity of 2000 passengers and they will sail between Rio de Janeiro and Niterói, keeping the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016 in mind.
“ Per day 100.000 people will be use this route ” says Henk van Herwijnen, General Manager of CoCo Yachts.
The seven ferries will be used as a substitution and also completion of the current fleet. Veth Propulsion delivers 4 rudder propellers per ship.
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Press Release, September 12, 2013