Incat Crowther has announced a contract to design 'Kilimanjaro IV', a fourth catamaran ferry for Coastal Fast Ferries in Tanzania.
Following the launch of 'Kilimanjaro III' last year, Coastal Fast Ferries has continued to grow its operation. The extension of services to the island of Pemba has been so successful that the operator immediately considered how a fourth vessel could be used. Following a development process of close co-operation between builder, operator and designer, a 45-metre, 656-passenger quad-jet vessel was agreed upon.
The main deck has two partitioned passenger spaces: an 86-seat business class cabin, and a 168-seat economy class cabin. Upstairs is a premium class cabin with 92 seats. All three of these cabins have their own independent boarding ramps on both sides of the vessel. Additional boarding is provided on the upper deck aft. Exterior economy class seating is provided on the upper aft deck (130 seats) and on the roof deck (90 seats).
In addition to the increased passenger capacity, the vessel is notable for its large main deck luggage room, capable of carrying 32 suitcase carts. This room also gives the operator freight transfer capacity. Crew accommodation is provided in the hulls, by way of four twin cabins and a bathroom.
As with the earlier vessels, 'Kilimanjaro IV' will be powered by a quartet of Cummins KTA 50 M2 main engines, driving Hamilton HM651 waterjets. The vessel will have a service speed of 34 knots, with a maximum speed of 36 knots.
