A new, bespoke 26-metre research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA is now under construction at Midship Marine’s Louisiana shipyard.
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Mercedes Pinto Successfully Launched – Third Incat Crowther-Designed Dual-Fuel Fast Ro-Pax Ferry
Mercedes Pinto, the third new 123-metre dual-fuel Ro-Pax fast ferry Incat Crowther has designed for Spanish operator Baleària, has been successfully launched by shipbuilder Astilleros Armon Gijon S.A in Spain. Work on the vessel’s internal fit-out w …
Twelfth High-Speed Ferry Designed by Incat Crowther for Tanzania’s Azam Marine Hits the Water
Kilimanjaro IX, a state-of-the-art 53-metre fast ferry designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for Azam Marine has been successfully launched by AFAI Southern Shipyard in Guangzhou, China and is now set for sea trials.
Incat Crowther to Design New Electric Tour Vessel for Port Houston
Leading international digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been selected by Port Houston in the USA to design a new, state-of-the-art hybrid electric tour vessel for the port’s popular Houston Ship Channel tours. Incat Crowther will partner with Lo …
How we do it
Design
Incat Crowther’s holistic approach to vessel procurement centres around an operation-specific design developed in partnership with the operator - Your Vision, Our Innovation. We perform an iterative process to communicate the project to stakeholders and allow the freedom to develop the project within set parameters. A functional design is then performed to define the vessel for certification.
Build
Incat Crowther delivers the best value shipbuilding solution using Digital Shipbuilding technology. Technical risk is minimised and comprehensive information is generated. This allows options for manufacturing considering a prioritisation of factors. The process includes a Quality Management System to oversee manufacturing, and beyond commissioning, a 3D digital twin for lifetime maintenance.
Consult
Throughout the life cycle of a ship, Incat Crowther offers a full range of services to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance. As engineers and innovators, Incat Crowther is constantly in pursuit of developing new ideas and crossing new frontiers, without overstepping the mark to the bleeding edge. Incat Crowther is an ideal partner for the development of inspiring new solutions for difficult missions.