IMC to Design New Catamaran for Bali Hai Cruises
Marine tourism operator Bali Hai Cruises has selected International Maritime Consultants (IMC) for the design of its next generation day cruise catamaran.
Working closely with Bali Hai Cruises, IMC has developed a design that aims to support the operator’s wide range of operations, which includes a variety of tourism experiences from Benoa Harbour, such as day cruises to a water activities pontoon off Nusa Lembongan, day sailing trips, ocean rafting trips on high-speed rigid inflatables and evening dinner cruises.
With capacity for 400 passengers in a contemporary tropical interior, IMC’s new 40-meter aluminum catamaran design is intended to provide a step forward from the 36-meter, 315 passenger Bali Hai II which Bali Hai Cruises has operated for over 20 years.
A key feature of the design is the use of a diesel and electric propulsion system, which will provide a 25-knot cruise speed to the pontoon and low noise and emissions when operating in an all-electric mode during the evening dinner cruise. To provide these environmental and operational benefits the Western Australian naval architecture consultancy is leveraging its experience with hybrid propulsion gained through the design of advanced offshore support vessels.
In addition to providing the full functional design for the new vessel, IMC will utilize its expertise and experience in acquisition management to assist Bali Hai Cruises prequalify and down select a preferred shipyard to undertake its construction.
