Delivery of a 24m catamaran ferry
"Fantasea Sunrise" was delivered to Fantasea Cruises
Newport, Australia, based marine designer Incat Crowther announced the launch, trials and delivery of the 24m catamaran ferry "Fantasea Sunrise".
In June, Incat Crowther announced the sale of the vessel to prominent Great Barrier Reef operator Fantasea Cruises. Since that announcement, Brisbane shipyard Aluminium Marine has tailored the vessel for Fantasea’s operation, including interior lounges and the application of striking graphics inside and out. The vessel has undergone successful sea trials which proved the virtues of Incat Crowther’s highly efficient and stable hull form. Powered by a pair of Yanmar 6AYM-GTE main engines, the vessel is said to set new standards for fuel efficiency, providing good cruising speed with low capital costs and modest running expenses. "Fantasea Sunrise" exceeded her contracted loaded service speed of 25 knots, and achieved a top speed in excess of 28 knots.
