85m ROPAX Ferry
Introducing the 85m ROPAX Ferry – The Ultimate in High-Capacity Marine Transport
The 85m ROPAX Ferry redefines large-scale passenger and vehicle transportation, combining robust steel-aluminium construction with exceptional payload flexibility. Designed for demanding ferry routes, this vessel delivers unmatched capacity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Technical Specifications
Length Overall (LOA)
Moulded Beam
Fuel capacity
Fresh Water
Black/Grey Water
Key Specifications of 85m ROPAX Ferry
Power & Performance:
- 4 x Yanmar 6EY17W main engines
- Fixed Pitch Propellers + 4 x VETH VT-240 bow thrusters (300KW each)
- 2 x Volvo Penta D9-MG generators
- Service speed: 16 knots (@100% load, 300t)
Operational Advantages:
- 50,000L fuel capacity for extended range
- 20,000L fresh water + 12,000L black water systems
- Optimized deck layout for efficient vehicle loading/unloading
| Design Draft | 2.50m |
| Max Deadweight (DWT) | 365t |
| Cargo Deck Area | – |
| Main Engines | 2 x MTU 16V4000M65-N |
| Speed | 14.0 Knots (280DWT) |
| Main Propulsion | Z Drive Thrusters |
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Specifications
Dimensions and Construction
| Length Overall | 70.65m |
| Moulded Breadth | 17.0m |
| Moulded Depth | 5.0m |
| Design Draft | 2.50m |
| Construction | Marine Grade Aluminium |
Regulatory & Classification
| Class | Lloyds Register/IACS |
| Flag | Netherlands Inland Waterways/Owner’s Choice |
| GRT | 3744t |
| Designer | BMT |
Capacities
| Fuel | 36,000 L |
| Fresh Water | 20,000 L |
| Black Water | 20,000 L |
| Crew | 10 |
| Passengers | 592 |
| Vehicles | 66 cars or 4 trucks & 54 cars |
| Cabins | 1 medical/office |
| Max Deadweight | 365 Tonnes |
Propulsion System
| Main Engines | 2 x MTU 16V4000M65-N |
| Propulsion | Z Drive Thrusters |
| Generator | SandfirdenGasLineGL 820 |
| Bow Thrusters | 2 x VETH, VT-180, each 200kw |
| Speed @100% | 14.0 Knots (280DWT) |
Why 85m ROPAX Ferry
- Unrivaled payload flexibility (cars, trucks, and passengers)
- Hybrid construction for durability and weight efficiency
- Enhanced maneuverability with quad bow thrusters
- IACS-certified reliability for global operations
Perfect for
- Public transport authorities
- Private ferry firms
- Cargo-logistics integrators
- Tourism-heavy routes
Comparative Advantage Over 70m RORO LNG Ferry
- 35% greater deadweight capacity (550t vs. 365t)
- 50% more passenger capacity (430 vs. 592*)
- Larger vehicle decks (98 cars vs. 66 cars)
- Higher service speed (16 knots vs. 14 knots)
*Note: While the 70m ferry carries more passengers, the 85m model offers superior vehicle capacity and operational range.
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