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Thai yard SeaCat Ships has just launched its brand new, 29-metre high-speed ferry at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya.
This sleek new aluminium catamaran achieved over 30 knots during sea trials, and will operate in and around the United Statesand British-flagged islands in the Caribbean for owner Aquatic Rentals. It is the first fern' of its type built in Thailand for US operations
The islands the ferry will be servicing were severely hit by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and with the rebuilding of the island comes the rebuilding and reinvention of the tourist industry. This vessel will allow its patrons fast and cost effective ferry service between the islands.
Aquatic Rentals had in the past purchased a second hand 24-metre ferry designed by SeaCat Ships and Sea Speed Designs director, Paul Birgan. Impressed with its performance and seeing a requirement for the Caribbean area, Aquatic Rentals contacted Paul for a new design. Aquatic wanted a vessel...