Austal launches new high-speed cat for Malta

摘要

Western Australia-based Austal has launched a new high-speed vehicle-passenger catamaran for Virtu Ferries, Malta.rnThe 107m Jean de la Valette, has a capacity to hold 800 passengers and 156 cars.Propulsion is provided by four MTU 20V 8000 M71L die-sel engines each producing 9,100 kW of power and driving Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets.Built to DNV classification requirements will be able to travel at speeds up to 39 knots.