FERRIES Delaware River and Bay Authority plans to replace all three of its existing 1,000-passenger, 100-vehicle ferries
ferries. The two ferries would be aluminum catamarans based on a “proven design or parent craft.” The boats would comply with 46 CFR Subchapter K regulations and have minimum speeds of 27 knots at 85% MCR. The boats would operate between downtown San Francisco and Oakland, Alameda and Harbor Bay. The main propulsion engine exhaust emissions will meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 requirements and fitted with SCR systems. The two new ferries would be similar to WETA’s M/V Gemini and Solano. The new ferries would each be 135 feet in length, have a beam of 38 feet, and maximum draft of 6 feet. The boats will be built to
class rules, but not classed. ABS, Lloyd’s Register or DNV GL rules may be used for the structural design and construction. Among the other features WETA outlined in its RFP are that the ferries will be ADA compliant and will be fitted with enough bike racks for at least 50 bikes. LED lighting will be used wherever possible. WETA requires Furuno or equivalent for much of the navigation, electronics and communications aboard, such as radars, depth sounder, GPS, satellite compass, AIS, and electronic charting system (with Rose Point Software). Shipyards were expected to submit bids to build the two vessels by November 2. ■
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