Western Marine Shipyard received an order from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade to construct a passenger cum cargo vessel for the country’s Apia & Tokelau islands, and mainland New Zealand; often a journey of over 24 hours. This vessel was delivered in Apia, New Zealand, in 2016 and was inaugurated by the NZ Minister of Foreign Affairs in February.
Vessel Type: International SOLAS Passenger Ship with Cargo Capacity
Length OA: 44.32m
Breadth MLD: 9.9m
Depth to Weather Deck: 4.1m
Lightship: 434 tons
Displacement on 2.6m Draft: 628.5 tons
Complement: 72 person
Engine: 2x Yanmar 480kW & 1x Aux. engine at 125kW
Class: Lloyd’s Register
Length BP: 38.56m
Draft: 2.6m
Depth to Deck & At-side Deck: 6.6m
Deadweight on 2.6 Draft: 175 tons minimum
Service Speed: 11.5 knots (85% MCR)
Cargo Crane: 3.6 tons at 12-meter outreach
Gallery
Early Hull Construction 
Hull Construction 
Engine Room 
The Bridge 
Launching 
Passengeway 
Arrival in Apia, New Zealand 
3D Rendering