'Natchan World' arrives in Japan

The newest vessel built by Incat has arrived in Japan less than seven days after leaving Hobart, Australia.

Delivered by Incat to her new owner an impressive two months ahead of schedule, the 'Natchan World' left Hobart on April 10. The vessel arrived in Hakodate on Thursday April 17 in the early hours of the morning. On completion of crew training, the new ship will enter service on in early May after an inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Aomori. Senior Japanese government officials and also representatives of Incat and the Tasmanian government will then have the opportunity to sample all the ship has to offer during her maiden voyage before continuing the celebrations at Hakodate. The 'Natchan World' is Incat's second high speed wave piercing catamaran for Higashi Nihon Ferry. The vessel now joins its sister ship 'Natchan Rera'', which was completed by Incat last August. The 'Natchan Rera' is currently in service across Japan's Tsugaru Strait between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. At nearly 11,000GT, the new 112-metre long 'Natchan World' is one of the largest vessels yet built by Incat. 'Natchan World' can operate at speeds of approximately 40 knots and has a capacity for up to 800 persons and 355 cars, or 450 lane metres of trucks and 193 cars.

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