Incat
Incat, short for International Catamaran, is an Australian company that specializes in the design and construction of high-speed craft, including catamarans and wave-piercing vessels. The company is perhaps best known for its aluminum-built high-speed ferries and military vessels. Incat was founded in 1977 by Robert Clifford, and it is headquartered in Hobart, Tasmania.
Key Features and Achievements:
Innovative Designs: Incat has pioneered in the development of lightweight and fuel-efficient vessels. Their catamarans are known for their wave-piercing hull designs, which enhance speed and stability.
High-Speed Ferries: The company manufactures some of the world's fastest and most efficient high-speed ferries. These ferries are used globally for passenger and vehicle transport.
Military Contracts: Incat has built vessels for military applications, including high-speed troop and supply transport. These vessels are valued for their speed, versatility, and capability to operate in shallow waters.
Environmental Considerations: The company emphasizes the environmental benefits of its vessels, including reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to traditional ships.
Export: Incat's vessels are used all over the world, with significant exports to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Customization: Incat often works closely with clients to customize designs to meet specific needs, whether they be for commercial ferry services, military operations, or other applications.
Recognition: The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to maritime design and technology.
Incat continues to innovate and expand its range of high-speed vessels, meeting the evolving demands of commercial and military maritime industries.
Lightweight hish speed ships for commercial and defense markets
- Phone: +61 3 62730677
- Web: www.incat.com.au
- Fax: +61 3 62730932
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Incat Crowther News
CTV Ordered for Vineyard Wind Project in the US
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind on Monday announced it has signed a contract to charter a crew transfer vessel (CTV) from Massachusetts-based marine transportation company Patriot Offshore Maritime Services.The 88.5-foot (27-meter) aluminum CTV will be built at Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding in Somerset, Mass. for mid-2023 delivery. Based on an Incat Crowther catamaran design, with a beam of 29.5 feet and draft of 5.6 feetâŚ
Incat Crowther Designs CTVs for U.S. Offshore Wind Market
Incat Crowther has recently secured contracts to design three offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for the U.S. operator Windea CTV.Two of the CTVs will be built by St Johns Ship Building in Florida and one will be built by Gulf Craft in Louisiana.The vessels, which are 30m in length feature a large foredeck with a 23 t.m knuckle boom crane and container securing lugs. The vessels incorporate Incat Crowtherâs patented Resilient Bow Technology minimizing boat landing impact forces.
Tech File: Incat Crowther "Digital Shipbuilding" for new 35m Catamaran
Construction has started on a 35m Catamaran for CTM Deher of Guadeloupe in the French West Indies. The Incat Crowther 35 is being built by PT Kim Seah Shipyard Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singaporeâs publicly listed Penguin International Limited, using Incat Crowtherâs Digital Shipbuilding solution, a process that is designed to bring the designer, shipyard and owner together in one cohesive processâŚ
2022 US Shipbuilding Report
Itâs a common story in the U.S. shipbuilding industry today. A piece of equipment that used to be available for delivery on short noticeâmaybe in one or two weeksânow must be ordered months or more in advance, and it costs double. Add to this rising steel prices and the labor issues that have pervaded nearly all industrial sectors since the early days of the pandemic, and itâs clear that business is far from usual for American shipyards.Bollinger Shipyards president and CEOâŚ
Meet SHADOWLARK: The $10M Personal Vessel Plus Submarine Package
SHADOWCAT and Triton Submarines have collaborated to develop and introduce a new Launch and Recovery Craft (LARC) dubbed SHADOWLARK. Designed by Incat Crowther, SHADOWLARK is a package priced under $10m for delivery in less than 14 months, a package that includes a 24-m LARC designed to carry a Triton 3300/3 MKII submersible, a submersible designed to comfortably seats three people (pilot and two guests) and dive to depths as great as 1âŚ
Gladding-Hearn Delivers Completely Refitted Ferry to Bermuda
Resolute, one of two high-speed passenger catamarans delivered by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, to the Government of Bermuda, Ministry on Transport in 2002, has returned to service after a compete refit. In turn, the vesselâs sister ship, Serenity, has been delivered to the shipyard for the same types of upgrades â scheduled for completion by next March.Designed by Incat Design (currently Incat Crowther), Resolute carries 250 passengers.
Incat Crowther Bags Deal to Design Hybrid-electric Ferry for New Zealand
Incat Crowther inked a deal to design an Incat Crowther 32 hybrid-electric ferry for Fullers360 of Auckland, New Zealand. To be built by Q-West, the ferry will be the designerâs sixth from the builder and will join 10 other Incat Crowther ferries in the Fullers360 fleet.Designed specifically for the Devonport route, the vessel will provide an efficient, low emission, quiet service between Auckland and Devonport.
Aucklandâs First High-speed Plug-in Electric Hybrid Ferry Announced
Aukland ferry operator Fullers360 announced a new electric hybrid fast ferry will join its fleet in 2023.The new electric vessel with hybrid capabilities will have capacity to transport approximately 300 passengers servicing the companyâs Devonport route, with capacity to travel to other destinations as needed. Designed by Incat Crowther, the vessel is a modular metro-level with overflow to the upper deck optimized to be up to 100% electric on the Devonport route.Fullers360âs CEOâŚ
Sea Change Completes US' First Hydrogen Refueling
The worldâs first hydrogen fueling of a commercial marine vessel was successfully completed, and the vessel is now beginning its final sea trials before delivery, SWITCH Maritime announced.The new 75-passenger ferry, called the Sea Change, received hydrogen into its 242 kg tanks on the upper deck on November 18 at All American Marine shipyard. It uses that hydrogen in fuel cells producing electricity to power electric motors for distances up to 300 nautical milesâŚ
Marine News' Top Boats of 2021
Sea Change - Americaâs first hydrogen powered ferrySWITCH Maritimeâs new 70-foot passenger ferry Sea Change is navigating uncharted waters as the United Statesâ first zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, electric-drive ferry.The pioneering aluminum newbuild, constructed by Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), has been completed and was launched this summer, though permitting of hydrogen fuel systems for maritime vessels is still being worked out with the U.S.
Gladding-Hearn to Build Hybrid-electric CTV for Mayflower Wind
U.S. offshore wind farm developer Mayflower Wind announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding/Duclos Corporation of Somerset, Mass. for the specification, design and manufacture of a Jones Act-compliant, hybrid battery diesel electric crew transfer vessel (CTV).The design utilizes technologies that will provide significant fuel savings and emissions reductionsâŚ
Incat Crowther-designed Crew Transfer Vessel Under Construction in China
Australian vessel designer Incat Crowther said Friday Chinaâs first purpose-built catamaran crew transfer vessel was under construction at AFAI Southern Shipyard. To be operated by Goldsea Marine & Offshore Engineering (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the vessel will support Chinaâs offshore wind farm sector."The Incat Crowther 32 will represent a step-change in vessel capability in the area, offering stabilityâŚ
New Patrol Boat for Great Barrier Reef Area Hits The Water
Australian vessel designer Incat Crowther on Friday announced the launch of Tamoya, an Incat Crowther 17 to join Reef Ranger and Reef Resilience in Australia's Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program fleet."Tamoya packs a lot of punch for her size, which is measured specifically to fit the home port berth. The main deck is dominated by an aft working deck with a quick launch and recovery system for a 3.4m RHIBâŚ
Perkins Provides Aux Power to Majestic Ferries' Newbuilds
Majestic Ferries Pte Ltd has selected Perkinsâ marine engines to power more of their fleet, most recently through the supply of six Perkins E70M auxiliary engines. Two engines will power the generator set onboard each of the three new Incat Crowther 42 series offering a high-speed service on the Singapore/Batam route.âWe have a good relationship with Majestic Ferries Pte Ltd,â said Danny Lim from Multico PowerDrive Pte Ltd, the Perkins distributor for Singapore.
MHO's New CTVs Have Zero-emissions Capability
A pair of hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTV) with extensive zero-emission capability have been delivered to service the Hornsea Project 2 offshore wind farm in the U.K. North Sea for Ărsted.The newbuilds, MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo, built by AFAI Southern Shipyard in China, are the third and fourth Incat Crowther-designed vessels for MHO & Co, following on from MHO Esbjerg and MHO Gurli.MHO Asgard andâŚ
Seacrest Marine Building New Patrol Boat for Thailand
Construction is well underway on a 42-meter patrol vessel for operation in Thailand, naval architect Incat Crowther announced.The vessel is being built by Seacrest Marine and has been developed as a solution to a strict set of mission requirements for use in patrol, rescue and enforcement activities within Thai domestic waters.The vessel will be the eighth Incat Crowther-designed vessel to be builtâŚ
Penguin Shipyard Delivers Ferry for Germany's AG EMS
Penguin Shipyard International delivered the 46-meter, 450-passenger catamaran ferry Nordlicht II to Germany's AG EMS after the completion of sea trials in Singapore.Built by Penguin's wholly-owned subsidiary in Batam, PT. Kim Seah Shipyard Indonesia, the ferry is based on the Incat Crowther 46 design, the largest vessel from the drawing boards of Incat Crowtherâs Europe office.The vessel will be operated on a number of routesâŚ
BaleĂ ria's New High-speed Dual-fuel RoPax Eleanor Roosevelt Enters Service
Spanish shipping company BaleĂ ria has put into service its newest vessel, Eleanor Roosevelt, said to be the worldâs first very large catamaran Ro-Pax ferry powered by dual-fuel reciprocating engines.Designed by Incat Crowther, the 123-meter-long aluminum vessel was built by Astilleros Armon at its Gijon shipyard in Spain using modular construction techniques. It is classed by Bureau Veritas.The Incat Crowther 123 Dual-Fuel Ro-Pax is powered by a quartet of Wärtsilä 16V31DF main engines.
Next-gen Patrol Boat Designed to Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef
Australian shipbuilder Norman R. Wright & Sons recently launched Reef Resilience, an Incat Crowther 24 patrol boat that will join Reef Ranger in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.Reef Resilience will service the southern region of the Reef from her home port in Gladstone, while Reef Ranger will continue to service the northern region from Cairns, meaning the entire reef will now benefit from the capability and operability this class of vessel offers.
Latest ShadowCat Wayfinder Delivered
The second vessel in the ShadowCat range, Wayfinder, has been delivered, naval architect Incat Crowther and yacht services fir YCTS Ltd announced. Wayfinder builds on the capability of Hodor, delivered in 2019.Wayfinder has a 68-meter length, 14-meter beam and a draft of 2.4 meters which permits close coastline navigation. Features include a fully certified helipad and helicopter hangar, with accommodation and storage over four decks.
