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LPART 1
OVERVIEW

Table of Contents.....................................................................................1

Paragraph.................................................................................................................Page

1.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................2

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL....................................................................2

1.3 CONSTRUCTION..................................................................................................3

1.4 PROPULSION.........................................................................................................5

1.5 CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY....................................................................5

1.6 PRINCIPAL DIMENSION AND CAPACITIES...............................................6

1.7 PERFORMANCE....................................................................................................7

1.8 SPEED RESTRICTIONS.......................................................................................7

1.9 WARRANTY............................................................................................................7
1.9.1. WARRANTY PERIOD.......................................................................................7

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?1.1 OVERVIEW
This manual provides instructions for the operation and maintenance of the 86
metre wave piercing catamarans constructed by Incat Tasmania Pty. Ltd at
their Prince of Wales Bay shipyard in Tasmania, and is specific to Yard No. 043.

The format of this manual is designed to comply with the requirements of the
International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC Code). This manual,
together with the original equipment manuals cover the requirements of the
HSC Code Craft Operating manual. It also provides a guide to maintenance
and servicing requirements of some onboard systems. It is recommended that a
computerbased Planned Maintenance system is developed to control
maintenance and survey functions of the vessel. This type of software can
provide other benefits of cost and stock control and document procedures to
comply with audit requirements of the International Safety Management Code
(ISM).

Any component references consider that the item is identified according to its
design function or parent system, hence a hydrant pump is identified in the
pump schedule or by identifying the make of pump from the nameplate and
referring to the manual schedule in Section 5. A circulating pump fitted to the
Ruston engine would be identified from its design function using the engine
manufacturers proprietary literature catalogue.

Note that the Route Operational Manual is specific to the operational route and
the operating company. Because of their specific nature these aspects are not
generally covered by the manuals produced by the yard. It is important to note
that the safety management system for the vessel which include, inter alia,
emergency evacuation, fire and damage control procedures, operations,
standing orders etc. are the responsibility of the operators.

NOTE

Nothing in this manual removes from the master, engineer or crew,

their authority to take any steps or issue any order, whether or not they
are in accordance with the contents of this manual, which is considered
necessary for the preservation of life or the safety of the ship.

?1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL

The vessel is classified as a high speed wave piercing catamaran arranged to
operate as a passenger and vehicle carrying ferry on short domestic and or
short international voyages. It has a nominal passenger capacity of 800 persons
including crew and up to 180 medium size vehicles. Unlike conventional
RO/RO vessels, the vehicle decks on this type of vessel are positioned well
above the waterline and are protected from down flooding.

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A catamaran has a significantly larger deck area when compared with a mono
hull of the same displacement (usually in the order of 50% greater). They also
exhibit high transverse stability and high speed capability where the hulls are
designed in a semi planing form. Low draft and lightness of construction are
also advantages of the catamaran.

The vessel is similar in design to a conventional catamaran except that the hulls
have minimum freeboard and reserve buoyancy and tend to penetrate the
waves in rough conditions rather than ride over each wave. A feature of the
wave piercing catamaran is the distinctive centre bow which houses the
anchoring winch and equipment and protrudes beyond the wave piercing
hulls, to provide reserve buoyancy in heavy seas.

The interior of the vessel is fitted out to owner specifications with materials
and fittings which maximise the durability and ease of maintenance. All
materials are selected to meet stringent requirements with regard to their
performance in a possible fire.

The superstructure is provided with a large central atrium with facilities for
crew, passenger and disabled toilets, lounge area, pantry, pursers office, games
area, disabled toilet, crew rest area, duty free store and bond store. The upper
level passenger deck has seating areas, a bar and access to the wheelhouse. A
disabled persons lift is provided to transfer passengers from the vehicle deck to
the passenger deck.

The vehicle decks (upper and lower) provide a total area of approximately
1900m2 and can accommodate approx. 173 medium sized vehicles. Dockside
access ramps are provided aft together with upper deck level access ramps port
and starboard on which vehicles can be parked. Passenger access from the
vehicle deck is provided fore and aft on both the port and starboard sides.

?1.3 CONSTRUCTION
The hulls are connected by an arched bridging structure incorporating a central
hull form forward (centre bow) which is held clear of the smooth water loaded
waterline. In extreme or damage conditions, the centre hull provides reserve
buoyancy for the vessel and deflects heavy seas. Steel portal columns are
provided on the vehicle deck to enhance the structural integrity for a longer
period without protection in the event of fire. Special category spaces (vehicle
decks) and machinery spaces (engine rooms) are clad with structural fire
protection.

The vessel is generally of all aluminium construction framed on a longitudinal

system. Structural plating and frames are fabricated from aluminium alloy type
5083-H116 and extruded sections are 6082-T6 or 5083-H112 as approved by the
survey authority. Frames are generally spaced at 1200 mm centres throughout
the vessel and bulkheads provide seven watertight compartments (plus the
forepeak) in each water-borne hull.

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Forepeak —

Void 1 (includes forward ride control).

Void 2 (includes 2 sprinkler pumps P & S).

Void 3 —

Void 4 Long-range fuel void.

Void 5 Day fuel tanks, sewerage holding tank (starboard

side), lubricating oil and upper gen set fuel tank and
fresh water tank (port side).

Engine Room Propulsion and Generation Machinery.

Jet Room Hydraulics and ride control system.

The passenger decks (tiers 2 and 3) forms the superstructure forward to frame
35 which is flexibly mounted onto the hull via the portal frames and cross-
bracing structure.

The main vehicle deck has a clearance height of 4.1 metres from the transom to
frame 14 to accommodate standard passenger buses. Forward of frame 14 to
frame 35 the clearance height is 3.1 metres. All forward areas of the vessel
including ramps have a nominal clearance height of 2 metres. Note that bus
drivers must direct their passengers to alight the bus before driving on or off
the vessel.

Deckheads and bulkheads are clad with structural fire protection in most areas.
Deckheads incorporate a fixed installation dry pipe fire sprinkler system.

The vessel is equipped with a computerised hydraulically operated ride control

system which incorporates active independent transom mounted trim tabs and
forward T-foils. Stabilizing systems are hydraulically operated and computer
controlled from the wheelhouse.

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?1.4 PROPULSION
Propulsion is provided by RUSTON diesel engines (two in each engine room),
each one developing 7080kw at maximum continuous rating 1030 RPM directly
coupled to LIPS BV BSD D water jets providing approx. 212.5kN tonnes thrust
each at max. acceleration. Thrust vectoring and steering is provided on all jets.

?1.5 CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY

The vessel is built under survey to Det Norske Veritas requirements and is
classified +1A1 HSLC R1 CAR FERRY A (100, 250, 300) EO, whereas:

+ : construction symbol given to a vessel built under supervision of

Det Norske Veritas.

1A1 : is the main character of class given to a vessel found to comply

with Det Norske Veritas rules regardless of type.

R1 : is the service restriction notation related to the zones, areas and

seasonal periods as defined in the International Convention on
Load Lines.

HSLC : is a design notation given to a vessel with hull and machinery

for high speed service.

Car Ferry A : is a type notation given to a vessel with accommodation on

board for passengers and enclosed deck(s) for carriage of
vehicles.

EO : is a notation given to a vessel complying with the rules for

unattended machinery space during manual service at sea as
well as along side quay.

The numbers in brackets (100, 250, 300) represent the following maximum safe
distances (nautical miles) from the nearest harbour or safe anchorage:

Winter Zone 100

Summer Zone 250
Tropical Zone 300

Det Norske Veritas I.D. No. 19455 is also categorised as a Dynamically

Supported Craft in accordance with The International Maritime Organisation.
The vessel is registered under the Bahamian flag.

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?1.6 PRINCIPAL DIMENSION AND

CAPACITIES
Length overall 86.14m
Length waterline 76.412m
Beam overall (excluding fenders) 26.00m
Hull length overall 67.30m
Hull beam 4.33m
Hull centreline to vessel centreline 10.83m
Draft fully loaded (fwd) 3.213m
Draft fully loaded (aft) 3.801m
Gross registered tonnage 4112 tonnes
Fuel capacity (maximum) 4 x 15,258 litres
Long range fuel capacity (approx) 2 x 245,900 litres
Emergency genset fuel capacity (approx) 856 x 2 litres
Fresh water capacity 5,000 litres
Sullage capacity 5,000 litres
Lubricating oil storage capacity (approx) 2 x 820 litres
Fresh water coolant capacity (Main Engine each) 1,200 litres
Fresh water coolant capacity (Generator) each 50 litres
Oily water storage capacity 2 x 200 litres
RIMS Aft hydraulics including - ride control, inner and outer 2 x 400 litres
jet, capstan, davit, ramp, roller door, and lift.
Aft hydraulic reserve tank 2 x 100 litres
*RIMS Forward capstans, anchor winch & bow foil 2 x 200 litres
hydraulics

Deadweight is calculated as follows (full load departure) :

Passengers and baggage 69.93t

Stores and catering 17.00t
Miscellaneous stores 10.0t
Vehicles 221.25t
Lube oil etc. 1.38t
Crew and effects 2.070t
Fuel (port and starboard) 50.95t
Gen. Set fuel 1.438t
Fresh water 5.0t
Total deadweight 379t
Lightship 871t
TOTAL DISPLACEMENT 1250t approx

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?1.7 PERFORMANCE
Speed Maximum full load 44 knots
Fuel consumption Average consumption each engine 1780 Litres / hr
Caterpillar Auxiliary 63 Litres / hr
(per engine at max. cont. rating)

?1.8 SPEED RESTRICTIONS

The following Det Norske Veritas speed restrictions apply to the operation of
this vessel.

Significant Wave Height (metres) Maximum Speed Knots

0 - 2.5 42
2.5 - 3.0 39
3.0 - 4.0 33
4.0 - 5.0 29
5 and above Slow speed to shelter

?1.9 WARRANTY
The vessel structure is generally warranted for a period of 12 months against
faulty workmanship. All subsupplied equipment is warranted in accordance
with the original equipment manufacturers terms and conditions and all
warranties are assigned to the owner.

Enquires regarding proprietary equipment are therefore to be directed to the

manufacturer or agent.

To enable the yard to monitor warranty claims, a Warranty Report Sheet must
be completed and returned to the builders for each warranty claim.

l1.9.1. Warranty period

If within twelve (12) months from the date of the Vessel being delivered
(referred to as the Guarantee Period), the Buyer shall notify the Builder that
any part of the Vessel manufactured by the Builder has become defective on
account of inferior or faulty materials or workmanship but not through fair
wear and tear, inadequate maintenance or incorrect operation, or if such defect
is discovered prior to delivery as a result of experience with a similar Vessel
purchased by the Buyer from the Builder, the Builder hereby undertakes to
remedy the defective part without charge, or pay the costs involved or to
arrange for its representatives to carry out such work. All expenses of
transportation of replacement parts shall be paid by the owner.

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In respect of parts and components fitted during the building of the Vessel
under the Contract but not manufactured by the Builder (excluding items
supplied by the Buyer) the Builder will provide a guarantee and will pass to
the Buyer the benefits of any Warranty or Guarantee given by the
manufacturer.

Except for the guarantees which are expressly provided in the Contract and the
undertakings contained in this Clause, all conditions, warranties and
guarantees whether statutory, expressed, implied or constructive or arising by
reason of any description used are to the full extent permitted by law hereby
excluded and every form of liability for consequential loss or damage is
expressly excluded.

Any claim made upon the Builder for the enforcement of this Clause shall be
made by notice to the Builder effective on receipt within the Guarantee Period
or within the period of the relevant manufacturer's guarantee as the case may
be. All claims must be accompanied by a complete Warranty report sheet
provided in the Operating and Maintenance Manual. (Further copies can be
obtained from the vessel's builders if required.)

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