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11/06/2026

PROJECT UPDATE: These shots, taken at Breaux Brothers’ shipyard in Louisiana, USA, capture the hull turn of the new 22-metre hybrid electric tour vessel Incat Crowther has designed for Port Houston.

Ushering in a new era for Port Houston, the new 22-metre vessel will replace the near 70-year old M/V Sam Houston, which has been servicing the tourism route since the port began offering tours in 1958.

The vessel will be capable of operating in an all-electric, battery-powered mode during regular two-hour educational tours, and will be charged via a bespoke shoreside connection using AC/DC converters.

Offering comfortable seating for 150 passengers across two decks, the new vessel’s electric propulsion system will provide guests a whisper-quiet experience touring the iconic Houston Ship Channel.

Read more about the new, state-of-the-art vessel here: https://bit.ly/499LHlT

07/06/2026

Incat Crowther's team of UK-based naval architects will be at Seawork 2026, which is taking place in Southampton, England this year from June 9-11.

If you are heading to Seawork this year and want to learn more about Incat Crowther's track record of designing bespoke, industry-leading work boats for operators around the world, visit our team at Stand Q4, or email us at [email protected].

You can also learn more about our most recent bespoke work boat designs here: www.incatcrowther.com/ships/workboats/

02/06/2026

PROJECT UPDATE: Construction on a new bespoke 26-metre research vessel Incat Crowther has designed for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA is progressing well.

These shots, taken at Midship Marine’s Louisiana shipyard, show the vessel taking shape nicely with the multifunctional vessel set to be used by CFCC’s Marine Technology program for extended multi-day and week-long on-water research and education activities throughout the Cape Fear River system and up to 200 nautical miles offshore.

Capable of accommodating up to 24 personnel on multi-day missions or 40 personnel on single-day missions across two spacious and cleverly designed decks, the new vessel will feature a heavy-duty retrieval system comprising an A-Frame capable of lifting a wide range of research equipment up to 8,000lbs (3,629 kg).

You can read more about the new vessel here: https://bit.ly/42FgROs

27/05/2026

In this short video you’ll see Jazirat Dalma and Al Dannah in action – two new aluminium high-speed Ro-Pax ferries designed by Incat Crowther for the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi.

The new vessels, which have been in operation since 2025, service the busy 42-kilometre route between Dalma Island and Jebel Dhanna on the UAE mainland.

The new 56-metre vessels, Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhannah, were built by Penguin International Limited and can transport up to 192 passengers and 25 vehicles at speeds of up to 39 knots.

With sleek catamaran hulls and aluminium construction, Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhannah have been designed to offer speed, stability and efficiency, with comfort and accessibility in mind.

The customer experience has also been prioritised with the inclusion of ample luggage and cargo spaces, a VIP room for eight passengers, two cafés, five bathrooms, and a playroom for children.

Find out more about these new, state of the art vessels here: https://bit.ly/4uNpL8u

22/05/2026

NEWS: Spirit of 1733, a new state-of-the-art, EPA tier 4 compliant 32-metre passenger ferry Incat Crowther has designed for the U.S Virgin Island’s Department of Public Works has entered service.

The new vessel is operating on the busy tourist and commuter route between Red Hook on the island of St. Thomas and Cruz Bay on the island of St. John in the U.S Virgin Islands. Capable of transporting up to 300 passengers at speeds of up to 28 knots, Spirit of 1733 has joined two existing Incat Crowther-designed ferries in the U.S Virgin Island’s passenger ferry fleet.

The vessel is equipped with the latest diesel engine emission control technologies in compliance with EPA Tier 4 standards. The vessel features an air-conditioned main cabin and spacious outdoor seating for up to 100 passengers on the upper deck.

Integrated side boarding ramps are provided to ensure safe and efficient boarding and disembarkation to maximise operational performance.

You can find out about the new vessel here: https://bit.ly/4uvE6qs

20/05/2026

NEWS: Incat Crowther has been selected by Fast Offshore Supply (FOS), one of Asia’s leading offshore marine services providers, to design a fleet of ten new 55-metre DP2 Fast Crew Vessels.

The new vessels will join FOS’s expanding fleet providing offshore personnel and cargo transportation services and will service offshore energy assets in the region.

The new vessels, which will be capable of transporting 80 passengers and a payload of 150 tonnes at speeds of up to 30 knots, will be constructed in multiple shipyards including FOS’s own shipyard in Singapore.

Designed to maximise operational efficiency, the new vessels feature a SMST gangway that enables safe and efficient personnel transfer to offshore infrastructure. The vessels also boast a large 200m² aft cargo deck capable of transporting critical supplies and equipment to offshore assets.

Construction on the new fleet is underway, with the first vessels anticipated to be operational in 2027.

Read more about the new state-of-the-art fleet here: https://bit.ly/3Pj5p7W

18/05/2026

PROJECT UPDATE: Construction is progressing well on two new 100% electric, zero-emission Ro-Pax fast ferries Incat Crowther has designed for Baleària.

The photographs below, taken at Astilleros Armon's shipyard in Gijón, Spain, show España 2030 and Maroc 2030 taking shape – vessels that will form the first green corridor between Europe and Africa when they enter service on the busy Tarifa, Spain to Tangier, Morrocco route.

In these images you’ll see the hull blocks of ESPAÑA 2030 and MOROC 2030 being assembled in Astilleros Armon’s dry dock.

Each vessel will be equipped with an electric power capacity of 16MW, delivered through four electric propulsion units powered by 13,824 kWh battery banks. The ferries will carry up to 804 passengers and 225 vehicles at a maximum speed of 26 knots.

You can read more about these vessels here: https://bit.ly/42i3Xpg

13/05/2026

NEWS: Incat Crowther has been selected by Fast Offshore Supply (FOS), one of Asia’s leading offshore marine services providers, to design a fleet of ten new 55-metre DP2 Fast Crew Vessels.

The new vessels will join FOS’s expanding fleet providing offshore personnel and cargo transportation services and will service offshore energy assets in the region.

The new vessels, which will be capable of transporting 80 passengers and a payload of 150 tonnes at speeds of up to 30 knots, will be constructed in multiple shipyards including FOS’s own shipyard in Singapore.

Designed to maximise operational efficiency, the new vessels feature a SMST gangway that enables safe and efficient personnel transfer to offshore infrastructure. The vessels also boast a large 200m² aft cargo deck capable of transporting critical supplies and equipment to offshore assets.

Construction on the new fleet is underway, with the first vessels anticipated to be operational in 2027.

Read more about the new state-of-the-art fleet here: https://bit.ly/3Pj5p7W

07/05/2026

NEWS: In a major milestone, Mercedes Pinto - the third 123-metre dual-fuel Ro-Pax fast ferry designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for Spanish operator Baleària - has been tested successfully on sea trials.

Built by Astilleros Armon in Gijon, Spain, the vessel achieved a top speed of 38 knots during trials, with all propulsion and onboard systems performing consistently and in line with design specifications.

Mercedes Pinto is expected to operate in the Canary Islands, consolidating a commitment from Baleària to improve connectivity in the archipelago.

The vessel is capable of transporting 1,200 passengers and 425 vehicles, and features an iterative design built upon the proven and successful platforms of its sister vessels Eleanor Roosevelt and Margarita Salas. Eleanor Roosevelt has been in operation since 2021, while Margarita Salas has been operational since 2024.

Like other vessels in the fleet, Mercedes Pinto is powered by dual-fuel natural gas engines and is future-proofed for a low and zero-emissions future, with the capability to operate on 100% biomethane or green hydrogen blends of up to 25%.

You can read more about this state-of-the-art vessel here: https://bit.ly/42lbaoD

30/04/2026

In this short video, Incat Crowther Technical Manager Dan Mace discusses the evolving safety, regulatory, and compliance landscape shaping the design of hybrid and all-electric vessels.

Incat Crowther's design and project assurance processes work in tandem to address each client's specific operational requirements – drawing on the best available technology while meeting all applicable local and international safety and regulatory standards.

Recent projects span a broad range of vessel types and regions including Auckland's first hybrid-electric fast ferry, an all-electric workboat for Singapore, a hydrogen fuel cell ferry for New York, and a series of large Ro-Pax electric fast ferries for European operator Baleària.

You can find out more about Incat Crowther’s track record of designing hybrid or all-electric vessels for operators around the world here: https://bit.ly/428inIw

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