After successfully introducing the 96 and 98 meter passenger car and cargo ferries, Incat believed it was time to offer a viable alternative to freight companies worldwide for fast freight transport by sea. The proposed vessel, a 112 meter concept craft, is a large wave-piercing catamaran, specifically orientated to carrying large payloads at speeds in excess of 40 knots. The vessel is to be as versatile as possible in order to service demands of the commercial passenger, freight and military markets. The vessel utilises diesel engine power to keep capital and operational expenditure attractive to prospective clients. The overall size of the vessel is optimised to suit 9000 kW diesel engines available in the near future. The 112m wave-piercing catamaran provides unequalled carrying capacity, speed, range and efficiency for a high speed vessel in both commercial and military options. Revolution Design have achieved this by careful scrutiny of previous designs and application of a rigorous design approach to weight minimisation and optimising the planform of the vessel for strength, sea-keeping and increased carrying capacity in excess of any high speed vessel on today's market. Transverse and vertical accelerations have been reduced considerably by optimisation of ride control systems and hull positioning. The operability of the vessel has increased due to increased design wave heights and certification to R0 as a cargo vessel.
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