RoPax ferry SUZURAN

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed construction of SUZURAN (HN:2276), a high-speed RoPax ferry and delivered the vessel to Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works on June 14, 2012. The ferry is the sister vessel of the HAMANASU and AKASHIA.
The vessel is equipped with the CRP POD system, which achieves an extremely low fuel consumption compared with ordinary RoPax ferries. In addition, this vessel also has a steam turbine generator as a waste heat recovery system so that additional energy saving can be achieved. The passenger facilities of this vessel are designed to provide a great deal of private space for each passenger. For example, the economy class passenger compartment consists of vertically interlocked individual spaces with berths. The ship will operate between Asian and Australian destinations and will be able to carry 613 passengers in comfortable compartments with own seats and restaurant. Definitely the ship is extremely effective and flexible for operations and most probably will be one of the most profitable ferries for the company.
Principal Particulars
Length (o.a.): 224.5m
Length (b.p.): 207.72m
Breadth: 26.0m
Depth: 10.0m (2nd Deck)
Design draft: 7.4m
Gross tonnage: 34,400 (International) 17,400 (JG)
Main propulsion system: Main engine 8,700kW x 2 units
Pod system: 12.9MW x 1 unit
Speed, service: 27.5kt (Trial max 30.1kn)
Cruising range: Approx. 3,300n.m.
Lane meter: 2,000 m for Trailers, 300 m for private cars
Passenger: 613 persons
Crew: 53 persons
Classification: JG