MV Eagle Launched

36m Catamaran ferry cut 989 A4 The latest Incat Crowther vessel to be built by Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) has been successfully launched and trialed along Hobart’s Derwant River.

The MV Eagle, a 36m Catamaran Ferry, was built for World Heritage Cruises who operate scenic wilderness cruises from their base in Strahan, on Tasmania’s west coast. Eagle was designed to carry 222 passengers with a service speed of 28 knots fully loaded. The main cabin can seat 136 passengers with a mix of reclining seats, seats at tables and comfortable lounges.The vessel provides viewing positions on all decks, including the large enclosed foredeck. Powered by twin MTU 8V4000 M70’s each producing 1555 hp, the vessel reached a top speed of 33.6 knots during trials. The vessel also incorporates special low wash features developed by Incat Crowther, for low speed operation in the sensitive ecological regions of Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River. The vessel was built locally by Richardson Devine Marine and was the first vessel to be built in their brand new, purpose built shipyard. It was RDM’s 17th vessel with Incat Crowther over an eleven year period. In addition RDM have two other Incat Crowther vessels under construction.

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