HSC Natchan World
 Natchan World
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| History | |
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| Name | Natchan World |
| Operator | Tsugarukaikyo Ferry Co |
| Builder | Incat, Tasmania, Australia |
| Yard number | 065 |
| Launched | 18 February 2008[1] |
| Completed | 18 April 2008[1] |
| Maiden voyage | 2008 |
| Identification |
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| Status | in service |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Tonnage | 10,715 GT (gross tons)[4] |
| Length | 112.6 m (369.4 ft)[3] |
| Beam | 30.5 m (100.1 ft)[3] |
| Draft | 3.93 m (12.9 ft)[3] |
| Installed power | 4 x MAN Diesel 20V 28/33 D diesel engines[3] |
| Propulsion | 4 x Wärtsilä LJX 1500SR waterjets[3] |
| Speed | 40 knots[3] |
| Capacity |
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Natchan World is a high speed catamaran operated by the Tsugarukaikyo Ferry Company[4] between the ports of Aomori and Hakodate, Japan.
History
Natchan World was built in 2008 by Incat Group of Companies in Hobart, Tasmania. It is the sister ship to Natchan Rera.
References
- ^ a b c "Natchan World - Catamaran Ferry". ship-technology.com. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- ^ "Hull 065 specifications". Incat Tasmania Pty. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
- ^ a b c d e f "Hull 065 specifications" (pdf 877 kB). Incat Tasmania Pty. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- ^ a b Natchan High-Speed Ferry: The SDF and the Use of Civilian Transportation by James Simpson, Japan Security Watch, Nov 6, 2011