Two Incat Crowther 37 passenger ferries delivered to Mexico's largest operator
Incat Crowther says it has delivered a pair of Incat Crowther 37 passenger ferries to Mexico. Built by Wight Shipyard, Lady D and Lady A have been delivered to Mexico’s largest operator Ultramar, where they will join an extensive fleet of Incat Crowther-designed vessels. The project brings together a long-term Incat Crowther operator and a high-quality ship yard to deliver an outstanding product.
With capacity for 459 passengers, the vessels have been built to a very high quality, notably higher than a regular commuter ferry. The vessels feature Ultramar’s signature high-tech fitout with advanced entertainment systems and advanced LED lighting. Whilst giving the operator a distinct point of difference in the market, the fitout brought weight control to the fore. Incat Crowther worked closely with the Wight Shipyard expertise to balance the operator’s desires with the fitout requirements in a way that did not excessively impact the vessel’s performance, with the final product being delivered below the predicted weight.
The vessels take a two-and-a-half deck configuration with a half-height wheelhouse giving excellent forward visibility and contributing to the trademark sleek appearance of Ultramar’s fleet.
The main deck features three pairs of boarding ramps; two pairs aft and a pair forward. The aft-most pair is dedicated to cargo movements, leading straight to the aft cargo area. Forward of this, a passenger ramp feeds straight to the main passenger cabin as well as to the stairs to the upper deck.
The main deck cabin seats 165 passengers and has 2 wheelchair spaces. A bar / kiosk is fitted amidships, adjacent to an interior stair to the mid deck.
A pair of doors forward link the forward-most boarding ramps to the cabin, as well as providing access to the foredeck, with 32 seats.
The mid deck features a business class cabin for 24 passengers. Aft of this, the external deck features a stage, where artist perform on return journeys. The aft exterior deck seats 116 passengers. The sundeck seats 122 passengers.
The vessel’s platform was optimized early in the design process for efficient operation with twin MTU 12V4000 M63 main engines. Operating at modest MCR, this engine package delivers excellent efficiency whilst minimizing wear and tear and extending the engine maintenance intervals.
The vessel comfortably achieved a trials speed of 31 knots.
By bringing together long-term clients and establishing win-win relationships, Incat Crowther has created an efficient and robust vessel design with class leading fitout and amenities. The vessel embodies Ultramar’s “Experience Innovation” philosophy.
Belrose, Australia headquartered Incat Crowther with offices in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA and Southampton, UK specializes in marine engineering design and building of monohull, catamaran and trimaran vessels made of composite, aluminium and steel for commercial, recreational, military and passenger sectors.
