Austal USA Launches Circle Line Vessel

Austal USA launched its sixth vessel on June 28, 2003. The 43 metre passenger catamaran is to be delivered to Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. (Circle Line) in July. The New York-based company transports thousands of passengers to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island each day. 

 

ãZephyrä will be the well-established operatorâs first aluminium high-speed vessel. The new catamaran meets Circle Lineâs requirements for a vessel capable of fulfilling a number of different roles. The new vessel will expand Circle Line's harbour sightseeing cruise and evening charter operations as well as providing speed and comfort on longer distance runs.

 

Capable of 29 knots and with capacity for 600 passengers, the vessel is powered by four Cummins KTA38M2 diesel engines, each coupled to a Hamilton 571 waterjet through a Reintjes WVS 440 reversing gearbox. 

 

For further information, please contact:

Chris Pemberton or Michelle Bowden at Austal USA

Tel: 1-251-434-8000; Fax 1-251-434-8080

Email: chrisp@austal.com