Austal Philippines Delivers New Ferry to Fjord Line
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Shipbuilding group Austal said its Austal Philippines arm has a 109-meter high-speed catamaran ferry to Fjord Line of Norway.
The vehicle-passenger ferry, named FSTR, is said to be the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines. It is currently the largest ferry (by volume) to be constructed by Austal, at any of the company’s shipyards worldwide.
Austal CEO, Paddy Gregg, said, “It’s impressive to see a large high speed ferry like this delivered in the best of times, but for the team to deliver this new vessel during a global pandemic is simply outstanding.”
Austal Philippines delivers largest high speed ferry constructed in The Philippines
Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109 metre high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway, according to the company s release.
The vehicle-passenger ferry, named FSTR, is the largest aluminium vessel ever constructed in the Philippines – and currently the largest ferry (by volume) to be constructed by Austal, at any of the company’s shipyards worldwide.
Austal Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the delivery of FSTR during the current COVID19 pandemic was a significant achievement and a testament to the resilience, commitment, skills and safety of the Austal Philippines team. “It’s impressive to see a large high speed ferry like this delivered in the best of times, but for the team to deliver this new vessel during a global pandemic is simply outstanding.