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DAMEN FAST FERRY 4212
A fuel-efficient catamaran ferry from the distinguished shipyard
Despite its international renown, Damen Shipyards remains a family company that is fully invested in creating innovative products that fulfill their client’s needs. Known for high quality, efficiency and staying power, Damen is definitively a global leader in the shipbuilding industry.
For the Fast Ferry 4212, the Netherlands-based shipyard sought to create a fuel-efficient ship perfectly suited to public transportation. As a result, the catamaran ferry can comfortably transport 445 passengers (300 on the main deck and 150 on the upper) and offers LCD screens for passenger entertainment, a comprehensive ventilation system for passenger comfort as well as beverage kiosks and wheelchair access for disabled passengers.
The 5383-H116 aluminum alloy hull includes anti-vibration damping mounts to ensure a comfortable passenger experience, and the vessel meets the international code of safety for High Speed Craft (IMO HSC 2000 category A compliant). It is equipped with four MTU 16V2000 M72 diesel engines rated at 1,440kW of output power each with a performance of 40.6 knots at 26 tons deadweight.
View all of the ship’s technical specifications below to learn more!
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Length o.a. 42.2 m
Beam o.a. 11.6 m
Depth Molded: 3.8 m
Draught (Hull): 1.5 m
Tank Capacities
Fuel: 10,000 l
Fresh Water: 1,500 l
Sewage: 1,500 l
Lub Oil: 200 l
Bilge: 300 l
Performance (Trials)
Max. Speed: 40.6 knots at 26 tons deadweight
Accommodation:
Passengers (max): 445
Main deck: 295 + 2 wheelchairs
Upper Deck: 148
Comfortable seats of modern design from Modell Mobler
Fixed back “Senja Midi” on main deck
Reclining back “Bahama 2000” on upper deck
Air conditioning designed for 35⁰ C summer conditions
Heating system
Sockets with AC power supply for passengers
Propulsion system :
Engines: 4xMTU 16V2000 M72
Total power: 5760 bkW (7720 bhp) at 2250 rpm
Gearboxes: 4xReintjes WLS 730
Waterjets: 4xKamewa A56II
Generator: 2xCaterpillar C 4.4, 2×86 KWe
Wheelhouse:
Comfortable crew seats
Excellent view
Sunscreens
Outside wing control stations
Safety:
Full IMO HSC 2000 cat. A compliant
4×150 persons life rafts with slides (MES)
MOB boat
Voyage data records
Night vision camera
GMDSS A2 Nav Com equipment
Bureau Veritas Classification