Australian Ferry, Number Two for Estonian Builder

Incat Crowther has announced the recent launch of the 24m Catamaran Ro-Pax Ferry Runö

by Baltic Workboats in Estonia and the successful completion of sea trials.

Runö is the second Incat Crowther-designed vessel to be built by the company, after V?j?nas, a 24m Catamaran Scientific Research Vessel.

Runö will be operated in the Gulf of Riga, Estonia, between the mainland port of Parnu and the islands of Runhu and Saaremaa .

Incat Crowther said it worked closely with Baltic workboats to secure the build contract for Runö, offering a vessel based on V?j?nas, including some refinements that included the extensive use of prefabricated extruded panels.

In addition to passengers, Runö features a small cargo deck aft that can carry two passenger vehicles (up to 6.5m), a minivan or deck cargo. These are loaded onto the vessel via or over the hydraulically-operated stern visor. An 8t-m Guerra M 75.90A1 deck crane handles the loading and unloading of mixed freight.

Side passenger gates forward of the aft deck lead passengers directly to the cabin, which features 60 seats. Passenger toilets are located on a central corridor, and there is a small bar to port. Large luggage racks in this corridor allow passengers to place their bags upon boarding, streamlining the process. To starboard is crew accommodation space, featuring a mess, dedicated crew bathroom and bunk beds. There is also a large storeroom.

Upstairs, the wheelhouse features a guest lounge and navigation table. Good all-round visibility from the helm seat ensures safe berthing operations.

Runö is powered by a pair of Volvo D16MH R2 main engines, each producing 751hp. It will have a cruise speed of 22kts and achieved a top speed in trials of 24.7kts.
Strengthened structure and associated foundations have been included to allow 4-point lifting of the vessel for transportation and dry docking.

For more information, email: info@incatcrowther.com

Quick Specs:

Incat Crowther 24m Catamaran Ro-Pax Ferry
Runö

DESIGNED BY: Incat Crowther
BUILT BY: Baltic Workboats
MATERIAL: Marine grade aluminium
LENGTH OVERALL: 23.9m
WATERLINE LENGTH: 23.3m
BEAM: 8m
DRAFT: 1.28m (hull); 1.4m (prop)
FUEL: 5000lt
WATER: 1500lt
HOLDING TANK: 1500lt
PASSENGERS: 60
CREW: 3
ENGINE: 2 x Volvo Penta D16MH R2
RATED HP: 751 (each) at 2200rpm