Ferry

New fast ferry begins sailing with Robben Island Museum

Baird Maritime

South Africa's Robben Island Museum has begun full operational sailing of Krotoa, the first of two fast ferries in a series ordered from Singapore's Penguin Shipyard.

Designed by Incat Crowther, the BV-classed catamaran has seating for up to 285 passengers and is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 1,081kW main engines that deliver a full load speed of 28.5 knots.

Delivery of the second vessel in the series is scheduled for early in the fourth quarter of 2019.