Built by Richardson Devine Marine of Tasmania in Australia, the 39m catamaran has been designed as a high-capacity passenger and cargo vessel for the operator’s new route between Dar Es Salaam to the island of Pemba via Zanzibar. To ensure it can sail on the sometimes-rough route, the vessel has increased plate thickness and an enhanced structure. It is also compliant with High Speed Craft stability requirements. Powered by two Cummins QSK60 main engines and two five-bladed propellers, Kilimanjaro V will sail at an average speed of 30 knots. During recent sea trials, the ferry also ac... read more