 HSC Express 3 in Aarhus, July 2017 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Express 3 |
| Operator | Molslinjen |
| Port of registry |  Bahamas1 |
| Builder | Incat, Tasmania, Australia |
| Yard number | 0881 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 10,842 GT |
| Length | 109.4 m (359 ft) |
| Beam | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
| Draft | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Propulsion | 4 x MAN Diesel 20V28/33D engines, 9.1 MW (12,200 hp) each |
| Speed | 40 kn (46 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,000 passengers, 411 cars |
Express 3 is a high speed catamaran built by Incat for Molslinjen.
History
In October 2015, Molslinjen placed an order with Incat for the KatExpress 3.23 She was delivered with the name Express 3 in April 2017.45
Design
Express 3 measures 10,842 GT and is 109.4 metres (359 ft) long, with a beam of 30.5 metres (100 ft) and a draft of 4 metres (13 ft).4 Her design is based on an earlier 112 metres (367 ft) Incat specification of which Molslinjen operates two examples, but modified for lower fuel consumption and improved vehicle deck efficiency.4 She can carry 1,000 passengers and up to 411 cars, or up to 227 cars when her 610 lane meter freight deck is occupied by commercial vehicles.4 She is powered by four 20-cylinder MAN diesel engines that drive Wärtsilä waterjets, giving her a service speed of 40 knots (46 mph) and a maximum speed of 47 knots (54 mph).4
References
References
- "Express 3 (9793064)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- Incat Secures Large Ship Order Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Incat 5 October 2015
- Incat will build KatExpress 3 Archived 9 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine Ship & Offshore 9 October 2015
- "Headed for Denmark: Molslinjen's new cat leaves Tasmania". Marine Log. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- New Generation of Fast Ferry Ships Monthly July 2017 page 6