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Large High-Speed

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Mercurial Growth in High-Speed Passenger Ferries


„ The Era of the Hydrofoil Page 4
„ MTU Lifts Even the Biggest Hydrofoils out of the Water 5
„ Catamarans Offer an Alternative 5
„ Reliability and Availability Mean Satisfied Customers 6
„ Bigger, Faster, Further 6
„ From Italy to Sardinia by ”Aquastrada” 7
„ Typical Examples for Fast Passenger/Car Ferries
- Trimaran 8
- Catamaran 9
- Monohull 22

Propulsion Units for Large High-Speed Ferries


„ All-Diesel Systems (CODAD) 35
„ Combined Diesel and Gas Turbine Systems (CODAG) 37
„ Outlook 41
„ References: Large Fast Ferries with MTU Diesel Engines 42
„ Certificate: There is No Alternative to Quality 43

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Mercurial Growth in High-Speed Passenger Ferries

The trend in high-speed passenger ferries is moving towards ever bigger and faster boats for
combined transport of passengers and vehicles.

AIthough high-speed ferries have been in use for passenger transport


since 1953, it has only been in the last 30 years that the market has
witnessed rapid movement towards ever newer and larger designs of
vessel. It was the hydrofoils in particular - often the subject of
amusement as well as admiration as the oddities of the shipping industry
- that set new standards. Only in the last decade have they been pushed
out by other types of vessel, catamarans in particular.

The Era of the Hydrofoil

The Sixties were very much the era of the hydrofoil. Most were built in
Europe - mainly in Italy and the USSR. But there were a few shipyards in
Asia (in Japan and Hong Kong for example) which were involved in
development and production. The hydrofoil builders in the former USSR
used home-produced engines and designed mainly shallow water
vessels for use on rivers and lakes. The Italian hydrofoils on the other
hand, most of which were built at the Cantieri Navali Rodriguez shipyard,
were all sea-going designs and without exception were powered by MTU
12V 493 engines, at that time the "workhorse" for this type of craft.

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Mercurial Growth in High-Speed Passenger Ferries

MTU Lifts Even the Biggest Hydrofoils out of the Water

The biggest hydrofoils were built in 1969 in Norway and had a capacity of 250 passengers and a weight of around 170
tones. They needed two MTU 20V 538 engines to attain a speed of 36 knots. They also required a torque converter
developed by MTU for the take-off operation. This particular design marked the pinnacle of hydrofoil development.
Operators, however, complained of the high running costs. The cause of what today are referred to as high "life cycle
costs" was, however, not so much the power unit but the overall design of those unconventional vessels.

Catamarans Offer an Alternative

When looking for more economical alternatives,


Norwegian designers re-discovered the
catamaran. The first vessel of this type built in
Norway was a high-speed craft with the hull split
down its centre line and the two halves joined by
a bridge. Once again, it was powered by two 12-
cylinder Series 493 engines. In the Seventies, the
Series 493 engines were gradually superseded by
the Series 396.

Austal Ships 40m “Sinan Pasa”


with 2 x 16V 396 engines,
top speed 34.5 knots

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Mercurial Growth in High-Speed Passenger Ferries

Today, most catamarans in the 40m to 50m class are fitted with twin
or quadruple 16V 396 or 16V 4000 engines. Depending on weight and
size, the 4,000 kW or 9,280 kW of power those engines provide
enable them to achieve operating speeds from approx. 30 to 40
knots.

Fjellstrand 51m “Halunder Jet”


with 4 x 12V 4000 engines,
top speed 33.4 knots

Reliability and Availability Mean Satisfied Customers

MTU has always paid special attention to the high-speed ferries market sector. Engines have been continually improved
on the basis of analyses of operating data in order to satisfy the demands of the operators with regard to reliability and
availability. Today, there are more than 1,500 Series 396 and 4000 engines in use in high-speed ferries around the
world.

Bigger, Faster, Further

The last eight years have seen the emergence of even bigger ferries. They are designed as sea-going vessels for use
on longer routes and are capable of carrying not only passengers but also cars, trucks and coaches. The leaders in the
development of this new generation of ferries are the Australian shipyards producing catamarans from 74m up to 112m.
Even 126m trimarans are available. Other shipyards have concentrated on monohulls up to a length of 146m. Speed
target of most ferries is at approx. 40 knots.

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Mercurial Growth in High-Speed Passenger Ferries

From Italy to Sardinia by "Aquastrada“

In the summer of 1994, the first "Aquastrada" class ferry, the "Guizzo", started scheduled service between Italy and
Sardinia. The slim, 101m monohull design is powered by an MTU combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system.
Apart from the diesel engines, MTU also supplied the General Electric gas turbines and all accessories. This year, the
"Guizzo" and its sister ship, the "Scatto", will continue to ply between the Italian mainland and Sardinia.
For the sun seeking tourists, these two ferries
shorten the crossing to only a few hours. And they
don't have to leave their cars behind either because
Aquastrada class ferries not only have space for 450
passengers but for around 150 cars as well. From
the small hydrofoil to the catamaran and ultimately
the superfast jumbo ferry, the developments over
the past 30 years have been impressive and MTU is
proud to have been part of them. And the
Friedrichshafen engine manufacturers are
determined to continue to be involved in shaping
future developments with new ideas and products
which will meet the demands and expectations of
shipbuilders and operators.

Rodriquez 101m “Guizzo” with 2 x 16V 595 engines and 1 x LM2500


gas turbine, top speed 40 knots

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Trimaran)

“Benchijigua Express”

Length: 127m
Speed: 40.5 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1290/340
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 8000
Power: 4 x 9100 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Fred. Olsen, Spain

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Pacificat Explorer”

Length: 122m
Speed: 37 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1000/250
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Catamaran Ferries International Vancouver, Canada


Operator/Country: Washington Marine Group, Canada

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Alakai”

Length: 107m
Speed: 35 knots
Passengers/Cars: 866/282
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 8000
Power: 4 x 8200 kW

Shipyard: Austal, USA


Operator/Country: Hawaii Superferry

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Osman Gazi I”

Length: 88m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1200/225
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 8000
Power: 4 x 7200 kW

Shipyard: Austal, Australia


Operator/Country: Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri, Turkey

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Tanger Jet II”

Length: 87m
Speed: 45 knots
Passengers/Cars: 900/238
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 8000
Power: 4 x 8200 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Förde Reederei Seetouristik, Flensburg, Germany

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Adnan Menderes”

Length: 86m
Speed: 37 knots
Passengers/Cars: 800/200
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri, Turkey

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Almottahedah-1“

Length: 82m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 600/175
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Owner/Country: United Company for Marine Lines, Saudi Arabia

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Tallink AutoExpress 2”

Length: 82m
Speed: 38 knots
Passengers/Cars: 700/175
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Tallink, Estonia

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Avemar Dos”

Length: 82m
Speed: 41 knots
Passengers/Cars: 900/175
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Buquebus, Spain

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Croazia Jet”

Length: 82m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 650/156
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: SNAV SeaContainers, Italy

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Fairweather”

Length: 72m
Speed: 38 knots
Passengers/Cars: 263/68
Propulsion: 4 x 16V 595
Power: 4 x 3600 kW

Shipyard: Derecktor Shipyards, USA


Operator/Country: Alaska Marine Highway Systems, USA

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Maria Dolores”

Length: 68m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 600/65
Propulsion: 6 x 16V 4000
Power: 6 x 2465 kW

Shipyard: Austal, Australia


Operator/Country: Virtu Ferries, Malta

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Turgut Reis I”

Length: 60m
Speed: 34 knots
Passengers/Cars: 450/94
Propulsion: 2 x 20V 1163
Power: 2 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Austal Ships, Australia


Operator/Country: Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri (IDO), Turkey

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Catamaran)

“Tanger Jet”

Length: 60m
Speed: 33 knots
Passengers/Cars: 572/58
Propulsion: 2 x 20V 1163
Power: 2 x 5400 kW

Shipyard: Fjellstrand, Norway


Operator/Country: Förde Reederei Seetouristik, Germany

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Taurus”

Length: 146m
Speed: 40 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1800/460
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6700 kW

Gas Turbine: 2 x LM2500


2 x 21000 kW

Shipyard: CNI Fincantieri, Italy


Operator/Country: Tirrenia di Navigazione, Italy

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Red Sea I”

Length: 140m
Speed: 42 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1742/442
Propulsion: 2 x 20V 8000
Power: 2 x 6500 kW

Gas Turbine: 2 x LM2500+


2 x 25000 kW

Shipyard: Alstom Leroux Naval, St. Nazaire, France


Operator/Country: Namma Lines, Greece

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“NGV Liamone”

Length: 134m
Speed: 42 knots
Passengers/Cars: 1000/250
Propulsion: 2 x 20V 1163
Power: 2 x 6500 kW

Gas Turbine: 2 x LM2500+


2 x 25000 kW

Shipyard: Alstom Leroux Naval, St. Nazaire, France


Operator/Country: Société Nationale Maritime Corse-Mediterranée (SNCM), Marseille, France

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Sardinia Express”

Length: 103m
Speed: 37 knots
Passengers/Cars: 535/150
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: Rodriquez, Italy


Operator/Country: Corsica Ferries, Italy

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Red Sea II”

Length: 102m
Speed: 37 knots
Passengers/Cars: 500/148
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Alstom Leroux Naval, St. Nazaire, France


Operator/Country: Namma Lines, Greece

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Guizzo”

Length: 102m
Speed: 40 knots
Passengers/Cars: 450/127
Propulsion: 2 x 16V 595
Power: 2 x 3565 kW

Gas Turbine: 1 x LM 2500


1 x 20800 kW

Shipyard: Rodriquez, Italy


Operator/Country: Siremar, Italy

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Unicorn”

Length: 101m
Speed: 42 knots
Passengers/Cars: 423/106
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Japan


Owner/Country: HIGASHINIHON-FERRY CO., Japan

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Scatto”

Length: 101m
Speed: 44 knots
Passengers/Cars: 450/126
Propulsion: 2 x 16V 595
Power: 2 x 3565 kW

Gas Turbine: 1 x LM 2500


1 x 20800 kW

Shipyard: Rodriquez, Italy


Operator/Country: Tirrenia di Navigazione, Italy

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Jet Ferry 1”

Length: 95m
Speed: 32 knots
Passengers/Cars: 600/160
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: Mjellem & Karlsen, Norway


Operator/Country: GA Ferries, Greece

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Queen Nefertiti”

Length: 95m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 580/130
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6500 kW

Shipyard: CNI Fincantieri, Italy


Operator/Country: Arab Bridge Maritime Co, Jordan

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“Speedrunner 2”

Length: 95m
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers/Cars: 580/173
Propulsion: 4 x 20V 1163
Power: 4 x 6000 kW

Shipyard: CNI Fincantieri, Italy


Operator/Country: Aegean Speed Lines, Greece

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Fast Passenger/Car Ferry (Monohull)

“The Princess”

Length: 84m
Speed: 35 knots
Passengers/Cars: 654/86
Propulsion: 4 x 16V 595
Power: 4 x 3925 kW

Shipyard: Rodriquez, Italy


Operator/Country: Arab Bridge Maritime Co, Jordan

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Propulsion Units for Large High-Speed Ferries

By the engine Series 595, 1163 and 8000, MTU offer a range of power units with outputs of up to
9,100 kW whose characteristics make them ideally suited for use in high-speed ferries.

As a result of the desire to be able to transport not only people but vehicles as well, the start of the Nineties saw
increasingly lively demand for bigger ferries with lengths of over 75m. While the smaller vessels are normally
equipped by two to four engines and a total output of 4,000
kW to 10,000 kW, the big ferries require between 20,000
kW and 36,000 kW and in some cases considerably more.
Such demands can be satisfied by the use of powerful
diesel engines and/or gas turbines in various propulsion
system configurations. In most cases - for reasons of
economy - they are all-diesel-systems, an area in which
MTU hold a leading position with Series 8000 engines. But
MTU's system know-how based on many years of
experience can provide solutions for other types of
propulsion requirements as well.

Derecktor 72m “Fairweather” with 4 x 16V 595 engines and


a top speed of 38 knots

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All-Diesel Systems (CODAD Systems)

Of the many possible propulsion system configurations, the two described below are typical examples.

All-diesel systems using four engines have established themselves as the most economical alternative for high-speed
ferries with speeds up to 45 knots.
An all-diesel system has also been fitted in the “Tanger Jet II", a 86m catamaran whose 32,800 kW can bring the vessel
to a top speed of 45 knots. Each of the engines 20V 8000 drives a steerable waterjet so that each unit is fully
independent.

CODAD propulsion of
“Tanger Jet II”:
Two engines 20V8000 each per
catamaran hull
On steerable waterjets

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CODAD System of trimaran
“Benchijigua Express”

Propulsion: 4 x 20V 8000 with each 9100 kW

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Combined Diesel and Gas Turbine Systems
(CODAG Systems)

Combined systems of this type consisting of an LM2500 gas turbine with an output of 20,800 kW and two diesel engines
each producing 3565 kW are fitted in the "Aquastrada I and II" class ferries. These are narrow single-hulled vessels with
a length of approximately 102m and are capable of a top speed of 44 knots with all three power units running, i.e. with a
total power output of approx. 28,000 kW, while the cruising speed for normal operation is only slightly lower. The
advantage of this type of arrangement is that the gas turbine only needs to be used at the top end of the power range
where it is at its best while the diesel engines can be used for maneuvering and slow speeds. And during the low season
or at night, the two 16V 595s are quite capable of an economical 18 knots.

CODAG propulsion of
monohull “Aquastrada”:
Center plant with gas turbine and
non-steerable waterjet
Two 16V 595 wing plants on
steerable waterjets

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CODAG System of Monohull
Corsaire 13000 “Liamone“

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1. 2 x MTU 20V 1163 diesel engines 4
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2. 2 x LM 2500+ gas turbine modules 5 13
3. 2 x Renk BS 210 reduction gearboxes 6
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4. 2 x ZF BU 5300 reduction gearboxes
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5. 5 x ship power units with MTU 12V 183 diesel engines 3
6. 2 x starter systems for gas turbines 7
7. 2 x fuel supply units for gas turbines 1

8. 2 x combustion air noise silencers for gas turbines 2


9. 2 x combustion air intake filters for gas turbines 5

10. 2 x cooling air silencers and fans for gas turbines


11. 2 x exhaust gas silencers for gas turbines
12. 2 x exhaust gas silencers for 20V 1163 diesel engines 5
13. 5 x exhaust gas silencers for 12V 183 diesel engines
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CODAG Installation in a 120m Monohull

Propulsion:
2 x 20V 8000 M71L with 9100 kW
1 x MTU LM2500+ Gas Turbine
with 26,000 kW
Total power: 44,200 kW

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CODAG Installation in a Catamaran

Possible Arrangement for a 120+ m, 40+ kn Catamaran:

2 x MTU 20V 8000 M71L


2 x MTU/GE LM2500+
Total Power Output:
> 70,000 kW ( > 93,000 bhp)

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Outlook

The transport capacity, vessel length as well as speed and, thus, the power requirements for fast ferries, have increased
over the years. Whereas 20,000 kW was adequate in the early '90s, the power required for diesel-driven fast ferries has
increased considerably over the last two years.

In order to service routes which are of commercial interest, the majority of such vessels in the future will have a length of
90 to 130 m and a service speed of 40 to 45 knots; this will require propulsion power in excess of 35,000 kW. Power
plants with four diesels will command a dominating position.

Total power of 40,000 kW or more will continue to be provided through power plants with combined diesel engines and
gas turbines.

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References Large Fast Ferries with
MTU Diesel Engines (Status: July 2007)

Shipyard/Purchaser Vessels Engines


Series 4000 Series 595 Series 1163 Series 8000
Alstom Leroux Naval, France 4 10 2
Austal Ships, Australia 48 86 8 30 + 6* 24
Austal, USA 2 8 + 1*
Catamaran Ferries International, Canada 31 2 14
Damen Shipyards, Singapore 10 23
Derecktor, USA 2 8
FBM Aboitiz, Philippines 2 8
Fjellstrand, Norway 3 12
Fincantieri, Italy 6 24
Hansa Liising Eesti, Estland 1 4
Hellenic Seaways, Greece 7*
Image Marine, Australia 3 12
INMA, Italy 2 8
IHI, Japan 1 2 + 1*
IRIS Catamarans, France 3 6
Kumamoto Dock, Japan 2 4 + 1* 2
Kværner Fjellstrand, Norway/Singapore 3
Marinteknik Shipbuilding, Singapore 8 32
Mjellem & Karlsen, Norway 2 8 + 5*
Mitsubishi (MHI), Japan 1 1 + 1*
New World First Ferries 2 8
North West Bay Ships, Australia 2 5 4
De Poli, Italy 1 3
Rodriquez, ItalyTokashiki, Japan 11 24 8 4

Total 150 229 32 120 35

150 vessels with 416 engines


*) Spare engines/repowering

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