HSC Natchan World

Natchan World is a high speed catamaran operated by the Tsugarukaikyo Ferry Company[3] between the ports of Aomori and Hakodate, Japan.

Natchan World
History
Name: Natchan World
Operator: Tsugarukaikyo Ferry Co
Builder: Incat, Tasmania, Australia
Yard number: 065
Launched: 18 February 2008[1]
Completed: 18 April 2008[1]
Maiden voyage: 2008
Identification:
Status: in service
General characteristics [2]
Tonnage: 10,715 gt[3]
Length: 112.6 m (369.4 ft)[4]
Beam: 30.5 m (100.1 ft)[4]
Draft: 3.93 m (12.9 ft)[4]
Installed power: 4 x MAN Diesel 20V 28/33 D diesel engines[4]
Propulsion: 4 x Wärtsilä LJX 1500SR waterjets[4]
Speed: 40 knots[4]
Capacity:
  • 800 passengers
  • 355 cars[1]

History

Natchan World was built in 2008 by Incat Group of Companies in Hobart, Tasmania. It is the sister ship to Natchan Rera.

References

  1. "Natchan World - Catamaran Ferry". ship-technology.com. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  2. "Hull 065 specifications". Incat Tasmania Pty. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  3. Natchan High-Speed Ferry: The SDF and the Use of Civilian Transportation by James Simpson, Japan Security Watch, Nov 6, 2011
  4. "Hull 065 specifications" (pdf 877 kB). Incat Tasmania Pty. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
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