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MARIA DOLORES

 

68-metre Austal Auto Express High-Speed RoPax Catamaran

 

Maatsuyker is pleased to present MARIA DOLORES, a 68 metre high speed RoPax catamaran.​

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Vehicle-Passenger High Speed Catamaran
Austal, Western Australia, 2006

DNV + 1A1 HSLC R1 Car Ferry A E0

3022 tonnes

260 tonnes

68.4 m
18.2 m

2.6m
600 pax

65 cars, or 35 cars plus up to 95 truck lane metres
36 knots approx @ 90% MCR
6 x MTU 16V 4000 M73L, 2,465kW each

4 x KaMeWa 80 S11 steerable jets and 2 x KaMeWa 80 B11 booster jets

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Passenger Accommodation
Reflecting the high standards of her Owners, MARIA DOLORES offers a well maintained, spacious and stylish passenger cabin.

Foot passengers board via a dedicated reception area located amidships on the port side of the main vehicle deck.  A wide internal staircase leads to the principal passenger deck, where 508 passengers are accommodated in comfortable Tourist Class seating.

Above, the exclusive Club Class lounge provides premium accommodation for a further 92 passengers, offering an enhanced travel experience ideally suited to premium and longer-distance services.
 

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Vehicle-Passenger High Speed Catamaran
Austal, Western Australia, 2006

DNV +1A1 HSLC R1 CAR FERRY A CAT B EO

Aluminium

68.4 m
18.2 m

2.6m
600 pax

65 cars, or up to 95 truck lane metres and 35 cars
36 knots at 90% MCR
6 x MTU 16V 4000 M73L, each 2,465 kW @ 2,000 rpm +/- 3%

4 x ZF 7550 NR2H and 2 x ZF 7550 NR2B

4 x KaMeWa 80 S11 and 2 x KaMeWa 80 B11

111,000 litres

Vehicle Decks
Designed for rapid turnaround in port, vehicles are loaded and discharged via stern and side ramps.

The vehicle deck accommodates up to 65 passenger cars, or 95 truck lane metres together with 35 passenger cars, providing excellent flexibility for mixed passenger and vehicle operations.

The centre lanes are rated for axle loads of 9 tonnes (single wheel) or 12 tonnes (dual wheel), while the outer lanes accommodate 2 tonnes (single wheel) or 3.5 tonnes (dual wheel).  Vehicle clearances are 4.6 metres on the centre lanes and 4.2 metres on the side lanes.
 

​Seakeeping
To maximise seakeeping performance, MARIA DOLORES is fitted with dual SeaState T-Foils and interceptors and the high tunnel clearance further enhances ride quality. 

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Speed and seakeeping 

During the course of newbuild trials, the craft achieved over 37 knots loaded with 470 tonnes of deadweight.

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Further Information
Inspection can be arranged through our office by appointment. Comprehensive technical documentation, additional photographs, GA plans and pricing guidance are available to named Buyers upon request.

All details provided in good faith, without guarantee.

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