Incat Crowther Designs 4th for UltraMar

Incat Crowther is going to design a fourth vessel for UltraMar of Cancun, Mexico.

The 48m Catamaran Passenger Ferry, to be built at Midship Marine in Louisiana, USA, will operate on UltraMar’s busy Playa de Carmen – Cozumel run.

Following the success of the Incat Crowther designed Ultrajet I, Ultrajet II and Ultrajet III, UltraMar approached Incat Crowther to develop a high capacity boat for the operator’s demanding Cozumel operation. High on the priority list was loading and disembarking more than 800 passengers, upgraded cargo handling and a robust platform fit for high turnaround frequency and exposed dock facilities.

The vessel will be fitted with hinged boarding ramps. A pair will be located on the mid and main decks at amidships for passenger loading, whilst an aft pair will give direct access to the cargo room, which will be loaded via a portable conveyor belt.

218 passengers will be seated in the main deck aft cabin, whilst the forward end of the vessel’s main deck will feature a premium class area. This area will have 64 seats at increased pitch and width, fitted with folding tables. The foredeck will seat 50 passengers.

The Mid Deck seats 209 outside and 60 inside. There is a stage at the forward end of the outdoor seating area on this deck for Ultramar’s trademark musicians to entertain passengers. Above, the Roof Deck will seat 216.

Power will be provided by a pair of Yanmar 12AYM-WGT main engines, each producing 1340kW at 1900rpm, offering an efficient service speed of 24 knots, and a maximum speed of 28 knots.

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Press Release, February 10, 2014