Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry

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Virgin Islands operator Smith’s Ferry Service has taken delivery of a new Incat Crowther designed 24-meter fast passenger ferry, the I Legend. Built by Brisbane, Australia, shipyard Aluminium Marine, it will transport 149 passengers at speeds of up to 28 knots and has been designed for the busy Charlotte Amalie (U.S Virgin Islands) to Road Town (British Virgin Islands) tourism route.

Designed with operational flexibility and an enhanced customer experience in mind, the main deck is capable of transporting 118 passengers in air-conditioned comfort and featuresa large service kiosk, two bathrooms and luggage space. The ferry has also been designed to be handicap accessible and has two spaces for people with wheelchairs on its main deck.

The vessel’s upper deck features premium outdoor seating for 40 passengers as well as protected storage boxes for luggage. The vessel’s wheelhouse provides the vessel’s captain with an excellent line of sight ensuring safe operations in almost any sea conditions.