Damen to build fast ferry for new customer
Damen Shipyards will build a new Fast Ferry 4212 for South Korean ferry operator KT Marine, a new customer for the Dutch shipbuilder.
The vessel is the seventh Fast Ferry Damen has built for the Korean market, and the fifth FFe 4212.
“We are honoured to welcome KT Marine into the Damen family,” said regional sales director for the Asia-Pacific Thomas Rowekamp. “They reviewed all the options available before choosing our successful Fast Ferry 4212.”
Four main engines deliver 5,760kW of power to the four waterjets that drive the ferry between Yeosu harbour and Geomundo Island off the south coast of South Korea.
The 42m aluminium catamaran can hold up to 423 passengers and has a maximum speed of 40 knots.
“The Fast Ferry 4212 from Damen excels in both quality and delivery time,” said Og Yeol Bag, president of KT Marine.
