The catamarans are being constructed for operation during next year’s APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperaation) summit to be held in Vladivostok, the administrative center of the Primorsky region. The locally constructed vessels, operated by Vladmorpass Co. Ltd, will provide comfortable and efficient transport for the APEC summit members, while showcasing the region’s maritime industry. 

The first of the two vessels will be a 27 m aluminium catamaran ferry that will carry 223 passengers.

This vessel has been delivered to Pacifico, which has previously specialized in composite materials,  as an aluminum kit, which not only includes aluminum structure, but also major components such as windows and doors. 

The second vessel will be a 223-passenger 28 m composite catamaran ferry, for which Incat Crowther has provided a complete composite engineering service in addition to its full drafting and naval architectural design service. 

Each of the vessels will be powered by a pair of MTU 10V200 M72 main engines driving though propellers, and will have service speeds of 25 knots. They will enter service under Russian Maritime Register Shipping flag. 

Incat Crowther says it expects to make announce further Pacifico Marine projects in the coming months.

design of the first ferry to be delivered