New Zealand’s Q-West To Built High-Speed Ferry

Cummins Vessel Reference #713

As with most island nations, New Zealand is heavily dependent on ferries. By this time next year, there will be a new ferry added to the Auckland-based Fullers Group fleet. Currently being constructed at Q-West Boat Builders Ltd. on the Wanganui River, the Incat Crowther-designed catamaran will join a large number of aluminum vessels launched from this versatile yard. (http://www.q-west.com/recently-completed/all-boats)

At 34 by 9.5-meters with a molded depth of 3.05-meters this will be among the larger vessels delivered from this yard. With a capacity for 338 passengers, 256 inside and a further 82 external, this will be a capable people carrier. The owners have an existing fleet of ferries providing service to islands in the Hauraki Gulf outside of Auckland Harbour on the North Island.

A pair of Cummins QSK38-M engines, each delivering 1400 HP at 1800 RPM to ZF gears and Tiger 5-blade 44.5-inch propellers, will provide propulsion for the catamaran . This will give the ferry an operational speed of 26 knots. A pair of Cummins 6B-powered 100 kVA generators will provide electrical service.

A Palfinger PK4501M deck crane will handle cargo and stores. Tankage will be provided for 8,000 liters of fuel and 3,000 liters of water.

Renderings provided by Q-West:

For further information:

Colin Mitchell
General Manager
Q-West Boat Builders
P.O. Box 862,
2a Gilberd St.
Wanganui,
New Zealand
Phone: 64 6 349 0035
Fax: 64 6 344 3592
E-mail: colin@q-west.co.nz

Matt Lyon
Incat Crother
NSW, Australia
Phone: 61 2 9450 0447