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
Gallery: Incat's Hybrid CTVs for Offshore Wind Sector Under Construction
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Incat Crowther has won the contract for a pair of hybrid catamaran crew transfer vessels, designed together with Danish offshore crew transfer company MHO-Co. Once delivered, the vessels will service an Ørsted wind farm in the North Sea.The Incat Crowther 35s will use modern electric motors to save on weight, space, and emissions for the benefit of the environment as well as fuel economy in the offshore wind industry…
New Landing Craft Will Support RRS Sir David Attenborough
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A new monohull landing craft will be one of two support craft on the U.K.'s polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Exeter Fabrication, she packs a lot of functionality into a compact platform.The Incat Crowther 14 Terror will play a critical role in the operations of RRS Sir David Attenborough which, in addition to its scientific role, will support the resupply of the five Antarctic research stations operated by British Antarctic Survey.
Schottel Propulsion for Aluminum Ferry Nairana
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Nairana, a new all-aluminium ferry, is equipped with Schottel propulsion solutions.“The brief was to provide two unique, new vessels that are highly maneuverable to facilitate rapid turnaround times, have multiple engines for redundancy, and are economical," said Roger Janes, Sales and Marketing Manager of Australian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine. "Overall, they needed to be uncomplicated and reliable.The Incat Crowther-designed Nairana is constructed entirely from aluminium.
Two Tier 4 Newbuilds Delivered to NYC Ferry
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The first two low emission EPA Tier 4 compliant 29-meter passenger ferries, named H401 and Curiosity, have been delivered for the still expanding NYC Ferry by Hornblower, said naval architect Incat Crowther, whose digital ship design package allowed identical vessel to be constructed at independent shipyards; Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, La and Breaux Brothers Enterprises of Loreauville, La.The…
Incat Crowther to Design Patrol Vessel for Queensland
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Incat Crowther reports it has been chosen to design an aluminum patrol vessel for Queensland’s Department of Environment and Science. The design was put to construction tender and Norman R Wright and Sons has been selected to build the vessel.The Incat Crowther 17 design was selected for the project based on specific criteria to deliver a high service delivery capacity for the operation, the designer said.
Made-to-Measure Ro-Pax Ferry for Bruny Island
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A double-ended ro-pax ferry Nairana has been launched for service to Bruny Island in Tasmania. The Incat Crowther 44 design vessel was commissioned by Sealink Travel Group and built by Richardson Devine Marine in Hobart.According to Incat Crowther, Nairana will bring improvements in both transit and turn-around times. The vessel combines a robust aluminum structure, double-ended functionality and a…
Crew Transfer Vessel Delivered to Cape Preston
Ardea, a 20-meter catamaran crew transfer and support vessel, was delivered to Cape Preston in Western Australia earlier in 2019, Australian marine engineering design…
Incat Crowther 32 Demonstrates Bespoke Design
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Incat Crowther has announced the launch of Mar de Cies, an Incat Crowther 32 built by Astilleros Armon for Spanish operator Mar De Ons. Designed specifically for the operation, the vessel demonstrates many benefits of a customized design solution.The vessel is designed for a low propeller draft to allow access to shallow docks.The main deck seats 218 passengers at tables, with a large kiosk at the forward end. The open upper deck seats 182 passengers, for a total of 400 passengers.
Incat Crowther Launches 45m Cat for AZAM
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Incat Crowther has announced the launch of Kilimanjaro VII, a 45m catamaran passenger ferry for AzamMarine of Tanzania, Africa. This vessel is the tenth vessel designed by Incat Crowther for the operator, and theseventh vessel built for the operator by Richardson Devine Marine.The 500-passenger, 35 knot vessel features the operator’s trademark parallel boarding system, whereby fiveramps per side load passenger and cargo in segregated flows.
Fast Ferry Brilliance of Majestic Launched
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Incat Crowther announced the launch of Brilliance of Majestic, the first in a new class vessel. Brilliance of Majestic is the first of a third class of vessel designed by Incat Crowther for the operator, Majestic Fast Ferry. At 33m and 39m respectively, the previous vessels housed their passengers in a single deck configuration that reduced weight and construction complexity. The Brilliance class was driven by the requirement to carry more passengers at greater speed…
New Catamaran for Bar Harbor Whale Watch
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A newly built multi-functional 30m catamaran passenger vessel, Coastal Explorer, has been delivered for a whale watching excursion operator in Bar Harbor, Maine.Built by Gulf Craft in Franklin, La., the vessel closely follows two predecessors delivered in 2018, Acadia Explorer and Schoodic Explorer and brings the operator’s number of Incat-Crowther-designed vessels to five total.Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co will use the USCG Subchapter T certified vessel for whale watching excursions…
Incat Crowther-Designed Flex Ferry 33X Sets Benchmark
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Incat Crowther has announced the launch and delivery of Krotoa, the first Flex Ferry developed in conjunction with Penguin Shipyard. The Incat Crowther designed vessel has been delivered to South Africa’s Robben Island Museum and takes its name from the famous prison’s first female political prisoner. It is the first of Penguin Shipyard’s passenger ferry stock build program. The second vessel will be completed in the coming weeks.Carrying 285 passengers…
Incat Crowther to Supply Second New York – New Jersey Ferry for Seastreak
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Marine engineering design specialist Incat Crowther has been awarded the contract for the construction of a new vessel for New York and New Jersey ferry operator Seastreak.The new vessel will operate as a sister ship to the company’s Seastreak Commodore ferry, which was delivered to the company in June 2018, the success of this vessel enabling a second Incat Crowther 45 ferry to accommodate the large…
Incat, Austal Choose MAN for Ferries
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Incat and Austal ferries to maintain Trinidad and Tobago seabridge Prominent Australian shipbuilders, Austal and Incat Tasmania, have ordered a total of eight MAN 16V28/33D STC engines in connection with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to build one fast ferry at each yard.Each vessel will be powered by 4 × MAN 16V28/33D STC units to provide highspeed passenger and vehicle operations on the seabridge between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Two Incat Crowther 37s Delivered to Mexico
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Incat Crowther has announced the delivery of a pair of Incat Crowther 37 passenger ferries to Mexico.Built by Wight Shipyard, Lady D and Lady A have been delivered to Mexico’s largest operator Ultramar, where they will join an extensive fleet of Incat Crowther-designed vessels. The project brings together a long-term Incat Crowther operator and a high-quality ship yard to deliver an outstanding product.With capacity for 459 passengers…
Advanced Whale Watching Vessel Delivered
Australian naval architect and engineering service firm Incat Crowther announced the delivery of Spirit of Migaloo II, a 24m Catamaran Whale Watch vessel, built by Aluminium Marine in Queensland…
Incat Crowther Designs Korean Ferry
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Incat Crowther has announced a contract to design a 65m catamaran passenger ferry for operation in Korea. The Incat Crowther 65 will be built by Khan Co., Ltd of Geoje-si, Korea and operated by Dolphin Shipping Co., Ltd.The vessel will provide a vital link between Pohang, on mainland Korea and the island of Ulleung-do, where it will be the second largest vessel on the route. It will be the first locally…
Wight Shipyard Breaks Into Offshore Wind
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A UK shipbuilder known for building high-speed ferries aims to enter the offshore wind market with a new line of wind farm support vessels (WFSV).Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) said its Vortisea brand of vessels, designed in collaboration with Australian naval architect Incat Crowther, is specifically geared toward European and UK wind farms, particularly those further offshore.“It’s fitting that being so well established in the fast ferry sector we have chosen to enter the WFSV market.
66m Shadow Cat Launched
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Incat Crowther announced the delivery of Shadow Cat HODOR, significant in that it is the first in the Shadow Cat range which for Incat Crowther.Design and naval architecture was by Incat Crowther, project management and technical consultation by Robert Smith of YCTS and construction by Astilleros Armón at their Burela shipyard in Spain.HODOR was customized to carry the specific equipment and supplies to support and enhance the owner’s mothership capabilities…
Incat Crowther Ferry for Samso Rederi
The marine engineering design company Incat Crowther announced the construction of a 35m Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Samso Rederi in Denmark.The Incat Crowther…