The ‘Najade’ is a luxurious fast ferry designed for Rederij Doeksen of the Netherlands. The shallow water, narrow bridges and locks the vessel was required to negotiate during its routes resulted in a fast and highly maneuverable design. The passengers are accommodated in air-conditioned comfort on two deck levels. This vessel conforms to the International Maritime Organization’s International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft 1994.
Vessel Name: Najade
Type: High Speed Monohull Ferry
Length Overall: 31.0 m
Beam: 6.5 m
Draft Max: 0.90 m
Passengers: 188
Crew: 4
Service Speed: 30 knots
Maximum Speed: 33 knots
Main Engines: 3 x MTU 12V2000 M70 (790 kW @ 2100 RPM)
Propulsion: 3 x MJP 450 Waterjets
Construction Material: Marine Grade Aluminium
Flag: Netherlands
Class: BV 1 + HULL + MACH High Speed Craft – CAT A