Catamaran passenger ferry GÜRSEL AKSEL

Full length 39,00 m Width 11,6 m Depth 3.50 m Draft 1.70 m Gross Ton 486 Type Carbon Catamaran Passenger Ferry Service Speed 18 Knots Max. Speed 20 Knot Owner Metropolitan Municipality of Izmir Class DNV The Carbon Catamaran Passenger Ferry that was ordered by Metropolitan Municipality of Izmir in 15 units has a full length of 39 meters and a full width of 11.6 meters. The "Vacuum Infusion" technology that was used in ferries constructed fully from carbon is used in limited numbers of countries and producers in the world. The ferries own the title of being the biggest ferry by size in their class, and are made of steel, are more resistant, and consume less fuel. Its draft is 1.70 meters in 195 tons with fully-loaded displacement. The maximum speed reached by the ship is 32 knots via main driver system consisting of two diesel machines, two reduction gears, two shaft lines, and two controllable blade propellers. Carbon Catamaran Passenger Ferry has a significant place in city’s sea transport with its passenger capacity of 426 persons.