Higashi Nihon Ferry's second jet-cat, Natchan World, built by Incat in Tasmania, is ready for sea trials . . . get excited!
Natchan Rera
Natchan Rera
The newest 112 metre Incat vessel, Natchan World, destined for service with Japanese operator Higashinihon Ferry, is currently undergoing final touches at Incat’s Prince of Wales shipyard prior to beginning sea trials on 3rd April.
Already her four massive 20-cylinder 9mW engines have been started for the first time and the vessel is now completing a series of tests in readiness for sea.
Early on Thursday 3rd April will see Natchan World’s first departure from the wharf at Prince of Wales Bay before passing under Hobart’s Tasman Bridge
. . . On Sunday 6th April, the ferry will sail again for further sea trials, after which she will return to the shipyard in preparation for a naming and completion celebration on Tuesday 8th April . . . more
Incat also make military versions.
