The 109 metre high-speed ferry is an enhanced design based on Austal’s proven catamaran platform, with a new optimised hull shape and vessel weight minimisation solution that delivers better performance and greater fuel efficiency, says Austal.

The first-in-class vessel will be the first built by Austal to feature two full vehicle decks for 425 cars, or 610 lane metres for trucks and up to 232 cars. With a capacity to carry up to 1,006 passengers at speeds up to 40 knots, the all-aluminium catamaran delivers greater capability to Mols to achieve early, valuable returns on a strategic commercial investment, now that the company has been awarded the Bornholm routes.

She will have more car capacity than LEONORA CHRISTINA, and a bit smaller passenger capacity.

The new Austal ship will be of similar size as KATEXPRESS 1 and 2, which were built by competitor InCat.