Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch
of their latest 29m ferry, Freedom Monarch.
30/03/2010
Built by Aluminium Marine / Reefmaster Boats, Freedom Monarch will be operated out of Rosslyn Bay in Queensland, Australia, by Freedom Fast Cats, servicing the Keppel Islands.
Freedom Monarch has delivered its owners low fuel consumption, a reliable and robust craft, high passenger comfort and innovative features such as its beach landing capability.
When using shore-side facilities, the operator can load passengers through side boarding gates at both ends of the main deck as well as the aft end of the mid deck. When servicing the islands, the operator can call upon the foredeck-mounted ramp. This ramp is rotated manually and deploys with hydraulic assistance. The ramp allows the operator to transfer passengers direct to locations without shore side infrastructure.
Once on board the vessel, passengers have the choice of two interior decks and a sun deck.
The main deck passenger cabin is a large, light and airy space featuring seating for 182 passengers in a mix of forward facing and booth configurations. At the aft end of the cabin is a kiosk and a walk-around servery. At the forward end of the passenger space is a vast luggage area, allowing passengers to stow and pick up their bags in close proximity to the fwd doors that led to the bow ramp. The main deck features a total of 4 toilets, one of which is accessible.
On the mid deck, there are 30 external seats and 75 internal seats. Located forward of this is the wheelhouse, featuring excellent visibility over the bow, which aids beach landings and makes for safe loading over the bow. It also features external bridge wing stations for extra operational safety and flexibility during close quarter berthing.
The sun deck is fitted with low benches that allow passenger access to the rails to take in the views.
Freedom Monarch is powered by 2 Yanmar 6AYM GTE main engines and is propelled by fixed-pitch 5-bladed propellers. The vessel has ample space around the main engine for maintenance and ventilation in a hot climate, and utilizing Incat Crowthers latest generation hull form, is an extremely efficient vessel.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length overall: 95 2/ 29.007m
Length waterline: 87 11/ 26.80m
Beam: 27 11/ 8.50m
Hull Draft (Typical Load): 5 5/ 1.65m
Depth: 11 10/ 3.60m
CAPACITIES
Fuel Oil 1 795 gallons/ 6 800 litres
Fresh Water 264 gallons/ 1 000 litres
Sullage 528 gallons/ 2 000 litres
Passengers (internal) 257
Passengers (external) 45
Max. Deadweight 37 tonnes
PROPULSION AND PERFORMANCE
Speed 25 knots
Main Engines 2 x Yanmar 6AYM - GTE
Power 2 x 670 kW
Propulsors 2 x Propellers
REGULATORY
Class / Survey NSCV 1D/1C
Flag Australia
Construction material: Marine Grade Aluminium
Incat Crowther
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