Austal Vietnam to design and build a 71m RoPax-Cargo destined for “Groupe Degage” in French Polynesia

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This new ferry boasts a steel monohull construction with an aluminium superstructure, designed to comfortably accommodate up to 140 seated passengers and 17 crew members. Featuring a spacious main cargo deck spanning 494m2, it is capable of efficiently transporting a variety of cargo including 10’ and 20’ containers, palletized goods, and vehicles.

Dubbed the “Dory 2”, this vessel boasts a cruising speed of 12 knots and an impressive range of 1,000 nautical miles. It will serve the route between Papeete and Palliser islands, offering essential transportation services.

This latest agreement marks the fifth ferry collaboration between Austal and Groupe Degage, while also marking Austal Vietnam’s inaugural project involving the construction of a steel-hulled ship.

Austal Vietnam launches 66m high-speed catamaran for French Polynesia

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Austal Vietnam has successfully launched a new high-speed catamaran built at the company’s shipyard in Vung Tau for the Degage Group of French Polynesia. (media release)

APETAHI EXPRESS (Austal Hull 425) is undergoing final fit-out, prior to sea trials which are due to commence in May. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in June 2023.

  • LOA 4m | beam 15.2m | draft 1.8m | 2 passenger decks | 574 passengers |
  • Crew accommodation includes 7 two-berth cabins and 2 single-berth cabins
  • 4 passenger access ramps
  • Cargo capacity 16 tonnes, loaded via two cranes
  • 4 diesel engines and 4 waterjets
  • Austal’s Motion Control System (including active interceptors and T-foils)
  • Latest MARINELINK-Connect programme
  • Top speed of 35.8 knots | range 360 nautical miles (excluding a long-range tank, fitted)