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dards for fire, smoke and toxicity. The use of flexible, rubber mounts between the superstruc- ture and ship's hull ensures a minimum of noise and vibration permeates the climate controlled passenger cabin, maintaining an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. Up to 600 persons are catered for using a combination of airline, cafe and couchette style seating.

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Why Cat engines? Because out here, surviving a rough day at the office requires more than a couple of aspirin. m #§ •

Shipbuilder Incat

Vessel Name Incat 050

Vessel type High Speed Passenger

Incat 050 wearing the distinc- tive Devil Cat livery is the first of

Incat's innovative 96 m class.

With an impressive 800 ton dwt capacity and the ability to carry a highway mix of vehicles, the 96m offers market and seasonal flexibil- ity. Devil Cat is the first in a new series from Incat.

The wave piercing catamaran has been developed by Incat Australia over the past 15 years. Each wave piercing hull is divided into multi- ple watertight compartments with minimum forward buoyancy.

These are connected by an arched bridging structure with a central forward hull above the loaded water-line which offers reserve transitional buoyancy for control of excessive bow down pitching. As each hull encounters a wave it tends to pierce through rather than ride over. After detailed analysis of sea states, routes, operating envelopes and on board motion data Incat, in conjunction with

Maritime Dynamics Inc. have fur- ther enhanced the proven fully integrated Ride Control System which incorporates active aft trim tabs and active forward T foils.

Each control surface responds inde- pendently to a computer which receives information from strategi- cally placed motion sensors. With the ability to almost anticipate the vessels next move the system dra- matically reduces pitch, roll and heave, the major contributors to motion discomfort.

Incat's In-House Design Group and master craftsmen have pro- duced a stylish, luxurious yet prac- tical interior that is well suited for the demands of an intensive pas- senger ferry service. All interior materials, including seats, carpet and wall coverings are selected not only to complement each other to produce an integrated and harmo- nious interior, but also to comply with the most stringent IMO stan-

In rough weather, you learn what your engine is made of.

In the case of Cat® engines, that would be the best design,

Free components and support available.

Diesel I i oJfj/og To learn more, hail us by phone, fax or e-mail.

After all, ruqqed seas call for ruqqed enqines.

Contact us at one ' aa va a of the numbers below.

Cat Marine Engines are rated from 200-9600 bhp (150-7200 bkW) PATE DDI I IAD

North America: 800-321-7332'Worldwide: 309-578-6298«Fax: 309-578-2559»E-mail: CAT [email protected] UJ8J Eni ILLMll

Principle Particulars

Classification DNV

Ride Control Maritime Dynamics Inc.

Speed@Lightship condition 50+ knots

Speed with deadweight @800 tons 37.5 knots

Length, o.a 314.9 ft. (96 m)

Length, waterline 282 ft. (86 m)

Beam, o.a. (excluding fenders) 85.3 ft. (26 m)

Draft 12 ft. (3.7 m)

Hull beam 14.7 ft. (4.5 m)

Total deadweight 800

Power (4) Caterpillar 3618 rated @ 7,200 kW

Wateijets Lips 150D

Passengers 600 total persons Circle 210 on Reader Service Card

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