Next Generation Trimaran Exceeds Performance Expectations

Austal’s next generation 102-metre trimaran has impressed during sea trials, achieving a speed of 39 knots at 90% MCR with 340 tonnes deadweight. The high speed vehicle ferry utilises Austal’s patented trimaran technology to deliver improved sea keeping, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and payload capacity. 102m trimaran vehicle-passenger ferry currently under construction and available for purchase. The new 102-metre trimaran is an evolution of Austal’s landmark 2005 trimaran ferry “Benchijigua Express” in every sense - optimising performance, seakeeping, fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and payload to deliver a truly next generation transportation solution.