Incat Crowther Delivers High-speed Catamaran “Miss Outre-Mer”

The digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has delivered a new 36-metre custom built passenger to the Guadeloupe-based operator CTM Deher under the name “Miss Outre-Mer”.

The digital shipbuilding process saw CTM Deher and Incat Crowther work closely together to deliver the complete digital ship design before physical construction began at PT Kim Seah Shipyard in Indonesia.

In addition to the design aspects, Incat Crowther supported the operator with shipbuilder selection, commercial framework and due diligence, interior design and construction oversight of the project.

The new 316-seat passenger ferry has been designed to safely and efficiently service CTM Deher’s passenger and tourism routes in the French West Indies, expecting to commence on the route between Trois-Rivières and Les Saintes in Guadeloupe as from late 2023.

The vessel has several large cargo and luggage racks, whilst overhead gantries have also been installed to assist with the movement of large, heavy luggage trolleys.

The main deck seats 221 passengers and provides space for four wheelchairs while featuring a kiosk, TV screens and Wi-Fi for entertainment, as well as six bathrooms. The upper deck can transport up to 143 passengers, including 48 people in exterior seats.

Capable of reaching speeds of up to 28 knots, Miss Outre-Mer is powered by twin MTU 12V4000 main engines and will have a service speed of 25 knots.

Antoine Deher, from CTM Deher, said: “The delivery of Miss Outre-Mer is an important milestone for our company and Incat Crowther’s digital shipbuilding process meant we were able to provide our input and work with Incat Crowther’s team of naval architects every step of the way.”

He also adds that “Miss Outre-Mer will provide our guests with an unrivalled customer experience. The vessel has been tailored completely to our needs and high standards and will allow us to expand our service offering during the busy peak tourist season.”

“Our digital shipbuilding solution brings the digital design, build and delivery stages of a ship build into one cohesive process from conception through to final delivery. In delivering Miss Outre-Mer, this included Incat Crowther providing an assigned representative on site at PT Kim Seah Shipyard in Indonesia to oversee the construction of this vessel,” noted Brett Crowther, chief executive of Incat Crowther.