Written by
Nick Blenkey
Photograph: Incat Crowther
The Roatan Dream, a brand new 41-meter catamaran constructed by Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine and designed by Incat Crowther is now in service with Island Ferries S.A. in Honduras, working on the busy vacationer route between the mainland city of La Ceiba and the Caribbean islands of Utila and Roatan.
Delivered earlier this yr, the Roatan Dream, is the most recent cooperation between Island Ferries and Midship Marine and encompasses a low draft of beneath 6 toes, aided by the most recent propeller tunnel expertise. This enables it to function and berth in any tidal situations. This expertise means Island Ferries can enhance its operational capability on the 45-minute journey to Utila and the longer one-hour journey to Roatan.
Designed to hold as much as 520 passengers in spacious consolation, the vessel additionally has a big cargo space that permits it to move automobiles together with items and gear to and from the mainland. The primary deck accommodates 266 passengers, together with 44 in an outside seating part, as nicely that includes a kiosk bar, three bogs and a medical room that complement the massive cargo space.
The vessel’s higher deck accommodates 254 passengers, together with 40 in a VIP room positioned adjoining to the wheelhouse, in addition to two bogs, a big kiosk, and a lounge space.
“The design and construct of this vessel continues our lengthy and profitable monitor file with Midship Marine,” mentioned Grant Pecorara, managing director of Incat Crowther’s U.S. workplace. “Roatan Dream supplies an development within the operational capabilities of the Island Ferry fleet which commenced its service to Utila and Roatan with the Incat Crowther 30-meter catamaran Utila Dream again in 2015.”
“Not solely can the brand new ferry present increased passenger capability, however Incat Crowther’s propeller tunnel design means the draft on this vessel is just below 6 toes, which is important on each the mainland and island sides,” continued Pecorara. “These options are additionally mixed with a sturdy and fuel-efficient engine package deal to make sure dependable service and commonality inside the Island Ferry fleet, which after all will assist decrease operational and upkeep prices.”
