Nautic Africa to supply fuel-efficient passenger ferries
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Impression of the ferry for inland waterway transport (Souce: Nautic Africa)
The order marks the first phase of an estimated 42 to 50 vessels to be built by 2020 as part of an African government transport infrastructure development programme. The custom-designed 200- and 240-seater ferries will be powered by twin Volvo Penta D7 propulsion systems for maximum reliability and fuel efficiency. They are due for delivery in December 2016.