175 Passenger Catamaran

Wright International Ltd operating throughout the world to bring only the best vessels and the best yards to our very valued customers. That is why we are delighted to bring this 175 PASSENGER VESSEL to the market because it exudes quality and professionalism from the first manufacturers. Every vessel is designed and built to YOUR specification and the the level of finish tailored to suit the image you wish to project to your customers. These vessels can be manufactured to transport your passengers in economy, standard, business or first class levels of comfort. This is not only restricted to the quality of seating from basic PVC finish to reclining aircraft type seating but also to whole ambiance of the saloon.

The carpet, the wall finish, the headlining and even the facilities on offer from basic tea and coffee to providing aircraft type meals for your passengers on longer voyages. Modern technology allows the passengers to enjoy en route movies from multiple screens to unbelievable quality of background music to calm the mind as the vessel operates at speeds of up to 29 knots.

Powered by twin MTU engines and driven by conventional shafts and propellers this vessel allows the operator to work this vessel with maximum time at sea and minimum of time in for general maintenance. With previous vessels now operating full 18 hour days these vessels have a proven track record of reliability and full customer satisfaction, both the fee paying passengers and the operators who bought the vessels is the first place. Every vessel is designed and built on an individual specification and individual budget. To find out what Wright International Ltd can do for you and the route you wish to operate on, why not give either Robert or Greig a call now and let Wright International Ltd put you one step closer to owning one of these superb state of the art vessels for your fleet.

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Dimensions

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Engines

MAIN ENGINE
As with most Catamarans the position of the engines in this vessel is in the aft compartment. Access to the engine room will be from the deck but will also have an emergency built in for compliance with the rules and regulations. Soft panels will be incorporated on deck to allow the engines to be removed if required. What makes the difference between a good yard and one delivering outstanding quality vessel is usually down to the attention to detail and selection of the component parts of the vessel. This is never more noticeable than when you step into the engine room. As we have experience, performance and reliability on the previous vessels, this yard has selected equipment not selected for initial cost but for the longevity and reliability of each component for the route the vessel is to operate on a daily basis. Special emphasis has been given to the general maintenance of components of the engine room.

Access around the machinery and of course safety for the engine when the vessel is operating at speed at sea. The main engines on this vessel are twin MTU 12V 2000 M70 engines which at rated at 998 BHP(745kW) at 2100rpm. These 12 cylinders with their 130mm Bore x 150mm Stroke operate at 2100rpm and allows the vessel to operate at speeds of up to 29 Knots. The usual gearbox is the ZF 2050 A which again has a worldwide reputation for reliability and longevity. The power is transmitted down the shafts to the twin propellers.

CONSUMPTION
The vessel uses 400 litres per hour at maximum speed of around 28-29 knots. At a cruising speed of around 21-22 knots it uses 200 litres per hour.

GENERATORS
1 x 40kva Perkins Generator

BUNKERAGE
Fuel tanks capacity 6000 Ltrs
Fresh water tanks 900 Ltrs

FUEL SYSTEM
The selection of engines is only as important as the supply of fuel to them. The science of ensuring clean efficient flow of fuel is often overlooked. This vessel carries 6000 litres and the tanks will be provided with inspection hatches, level gauge and a 60 x 2 aluminium vent pipe, fitted with flame traps. All fuel lines will be of stainless steel with approved flexible connections. Backflow will be directly piped into the tanks and the shut off from outside of engine room will also be provided for fuel supply in an emergency.

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
The engine room will be fitted with an appropriate inert gas fire fighting system designed to comply with the regulations in your operating region of the world. The normal being twin CO2 connected to the distribution circuit. The control of these bottles will be adjacent to the engine room itself.

WATER FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
The fire fighting system will be according to relevant American Bureau of
Shipping rules. Fire fighting system will be composed of an aluminium pressure manifold with one hose connected on deck. Suction from sea will be effected through a sea intake of aluminium alloy, welded to the hull, sea cock and strainer.
The fire fighting equipment will comprise the following: Rubberized canvas hoses of 10 Mtrs. with UNI 30 connections, male and female. The pump will be manned locally.

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Portable fire extinguishers will be fitted where necessary, according to rules.

BILGE SYSTEM
When anyone is asked to inspect an engine room it is always taken for granted that the way the engineer looks after the bilges is the way he looks after the engines. That is why only the most up to date systems are selected by the Naval Architect and the Manufacturer for this vessel. The bilge system will be according to relevant American Bureau of Shipping regulations. The system will consist of a aluminium manifold, 2" diameter, with suction on all hull compartments. The main bilge pump will consist of a Jabsco pump equal to the pump used for fire fighting. Bilge water alarm will be visual and audible by means of proper warning lights and buzzer fitted in the console of wheelhouse. A back up pump will be fitted.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM
In order to facilitate the demands on the water system an 800 Litre light alloy tank will be installed. It will have one filling point on deck and it will again be designed to comply with current legislation in that it will be fitted with level gauge and inspection manhole and vent holes. A 2kg/cm pressure Jabasco self priming electric pump will allow up to 90 Ltrs/min to flow to the various outlets. Hot water will be piped to both the bar and the toilets as standard.

SANITARY SYSTEM
A 100 Litre holding tank is fitted and a No 3 standard toilet system complete with macerator and sullage tank with an overboard discharge all come as standard.

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Construction

Every vessel will be designed and built to comply with the required Classification society for your trading areas of the world. The standard being to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules to A1 HSC Ferry Service for transportation of passengers in coastal waters. This will require a carefully planned programme of Inspection, Tests and Sea Trials by the Manufacturer in accordance with the Classification Society Surveyors.

QUALITY, TESTS & TRIALS
QUALITY: Wright International Ltd selects the yards we choose to work with not based on price but on the quality of the construction of the vessels that yard builds. Every aspect of the design and build of this vessel has taken cognisance of Naval Design, choice of machinery, equipment used, fitout and workmanship of the artisans who have gained worldwide respect by the various Classification Societies around the world.

TESTS: Wright International Ltd monitors our yards by the way they run their yards and the tests they carry out on the materials, components and structure during the construction of the vessels. Modern technology allows a “Big Brother” approach to be adopted to ensure the yards live up to the expectations of Wright International Ltd very valued customers and the surveyors of the Classification Society.

TRIALS: Harbour acceptance trials: To verify the good construction of the vessel and the safe installation and good functioning of the equipment. They will include:
•Trials of all systems in the vessel
•Electrical insulation test
•Mooring system
•Machinery, propulsion, steering control (including start sequence)

Sea acceptance trials: To verify the performances of the vessel, her nautical qualities, and her habitability at sea, etc. They will include:
•Generator test
•Fire fighting system
•Compass adjustment
•Main engines at: -100% power 2 hours duration
•Stipulated Speed Trials - four runs (two in each direction) over a measured course in Yard's water to exactly assess the maximum speed.
•Speed Trials
•Steering Gear Trials
•Manoeuvring/Berthing trials
•Anchoring

HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE
MATERIALS: Hull and superstructure will be built in aluminium alloy, entirely welded. The aluminium alloy will be 5083/H 321 according to U.S. Fed-Specification QQA 250/6e for sheets and plates and 6061/H 111 according to U.S. Fed- Specification QQA 200/4b for bars, tubes and extrusions.

Sheets and extrusions will show a good finish, without waviness, with a smooth surface without burrs. They will not show any splits, corrosion traces, spots with rough surface of dark grey colour due to oxidation, nor any other defect unless it should be absolutely superficial.

WELDING: Welding will be carried out according to classification rules.
Joint preparation and welding sequence will be according to Survey Authority and Yard's experience in order to obtain good penetration and as little distortion as possible. Before welding, all parts to be joined will be degreased and deoxidized and during welding sequences they will be kept clean by means of stainless steel brushes. Welding system will be carried out with MIG system, using consumable electrodes complying with U.S. specification MIL-E-16053 and TIG system, using material complying with U.S. Federal Specification QQR-566 or equivalent Electrodes for MIG system will be either 5183 or 5365.

THERMAL AND ACOUSTICAL INSULATION
Wright International Ltd is aware of the importance of both Thermal and Acoustic insulation to the overall performance of the vessel. That is why we are proud to be able to report the benefit of hindsight with the vessels already in service having the outstanding record they have in this field. Only the most suitable and technologically advanced materials are considered for use on these vessels. Only the most modern application techniques are used to apply the insulation in order to provide the quietest, coolest performance from the Manufacturer of these vessels.

DRAINAGE: An unobtrusive number of external deck scuppers will be provided to remove any water from the deck washes.
Limber holes will also be provided in floors, frames and longitudinals as appropriate to ensure adequate drainage of liquids to the pump suction.
Deck and floor drains will be fitted where necessary and will be provided at every entrance from deck.

CATHODIC PROTECTION:
The Naval Architect of this vessel has taken full cognisance of the importance of having the correct size and number of anodes fitted to the vessel to ensure adequate cathodic Protection to the vessel. The actual number, size and positions of anodes and method of securing will be decided in consultation with the manufacturer of the anodes. A series of zinc anodes secured to the hull below the light water-line and in the vicinity of non-ferrous materials on the outer bottom will ensure the boat remains protected for years to come.

PAINTING: If you look at the photographs of this vessel you will see that outstanding level of finish obtained by the yard in the production of these boats. This has been made possible by selecting only the best paint (International paint) and using only the latest technology to apply it to the vessel itself. The sequence and type of coats to be applied will be of the best marine quality and strictly according to the paint manufacturer's instructions.

STABILITY, FLOATING, SEAWORTHINESS
It may be stating the obvious but the Stability, Integrity, Floating and Seaworthiness of any vessel is down to the expertise of the Naval Architect who designed the vessel in the first place. That is why Wright International Ltd has the benefit of hindsight of the previous builds to demonstrate these vessels have passed with flying colours. In fact there are few Manufacturers who can produce Catamarans in excess of 20 Knots and still be allowed to use them in waves of up to 3m. This vessel has full certification to that effect allowing operators to use these vessels in waters where other inferior builds failed to gain certification. This did not happen by chance but by the outstanding design of the Naval Architect and the Craftsmanship of the Manufacture itself.
•A collision bulkhead is fitted aft of the fore peak.
•A watertight bulkhead separates engine room from forward compartments.
•Other structural watertight and non watertight bulkheads are fitted to
contribute to hull strength.
•Fuel tanks are located in the double bottom, about midships.
•Separate fresh water tank will be fitted.

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Accomodation

These vessels are not Production boats mass produced to satisfy a numbers game for the companies Accountants. Instead each vessel is carefully designed and build to convey the correct image you and your company wish to convey to YOUR valuable customers on the route you are operating. The internal layout and selection of materials all contribute to creating the ambiance and level of finish that makes that statement for you as your customers board your vessel.

To provide a guideline we can confirm the previous builds specification and the arrangement drawings demonstrate what is possible from these outstanding vessels. On the Main Deck a Bar with sink, refrigerated storage and drinks distribution will be fitted to provide comfort on the passage for the passengers.

200 No. Beurteaux Ocean Traveller seats will be fitted. The layout shows the configuration of these seats and the selection of materials, design of the seating is by arrangement at planning stage.

All materials to be used for ambient decoration and sheathing will be of
appropriate quality, according to the class of the vessel.

Inside floorings will be covered with carpet in the salon and with rubber in the service area; floor in machinery space, will be of non skid aluminium alloy easily removable for bilge inspection. Internal bulkheads will be painted. The main deck will have one rear and one port midship entrance.

Metal accessories will be of stainless steel or anodized aluminium
Wheelhouse will be provided with two (2) suitable pilot seats.

AIR-CONDITIONING
As these vessels could be used in various parts of the world, the level of air conditioning and type will be carefully considered by the Naval Architect for YOUR requirements. The vessel in the picture had a water cooled condenser split air handling system fitted and works well for its operator.

MAST AND YARD
The vessel will be fitted with a mast complete with all necessary fittings, including eyes for flags halyards, yard equipped with necessary blocks, halyard, brackets etc. for signal flags, mast and anchor light, communication antennas, radar’s.

Decking Equipment

GENERAL LIGHTING
It will be of the best marine standards, operating on 240V A.C., two phases and of fluorescent fittings. Deck lights to afterdeck, and flying bridge will be provided in sufficient quantity.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS:
Navigation lights will be in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972. These will be controlled from a control and alarm panel in the wheelhouse. 24 volts emergency lighting will be provided in way of doors and stairways.

ANCHOR AND CABLE ARRANGEMENTS
The anchoring and mooring equipment will comply with the Survey Authority rules. The Survey Authority will approve anchor and chain especially as it regards right, number, thickness, size, etc. Chain locker will be arranged so that the chain will be completely self stowing. Anchor winch to be Muir Electric.

SURVEY EQUIPMENT
To USL Code ID requirements.

STOWAGE
Stowage will be provided for all ropes.

BOLLARDS, FAIRLEADS
Two sets of big size bollards, 300 mm, base length, will be fitted on each side of the vessel, one forward and one aft. Bollards and fairleads will be of aluminium.

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Navigation Equipment

There can be few places on board any vessel that demonstrate the level of expertise of the Naval Architect than the Bridge itself. Both the selection of the Electronics and the ergonomic distribution of them separate the good designs from the outstanding. Every vessel is designed by the Naval Architect to allow you to have more than adequate Electronics and Safety equipment on board for your operation. Price is never taken into consideration when Safety is being considered. Also working closely with the Classification Societies this yard has demonstrated with its previous builds that these vessels are as safe as any designer can make them.

Previous Builds Specification Included:-
•1 x Furuno NAVNET 7 inch unit including 24 mile Radar, GPS, Plotter &
Sounder
•1 x TMQ AP500 Auto Pilot
•6 x inch Magnetic compass
•1 x GME GX 600 VHF Radio
•1 x Raytheon Ray 430 loud hailing & Intercom system
•2 x Samsung LCD TV’s with DVD system
•1 x Spotlight
•1 x P.A. system

Safety Equipment

LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
The life saving arrangements will take into account that the final amount and type of equipment to be supplied will be in compliance with the rule of the port or registration for this class of ship.

DAVIT
A hydraulic davit will be supplied and fitted (to owners costs).

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.