Fire Island Ferries has actually taken distribution of its most recent vessel, Fire Island Maid, developed by Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) as well as developed by Metal Shark in Bayou La Batre, Ala.
The 70- by 23-foot multi-purpose lorry ferryboat includes a steel hull as well as light weight aluminum superstructure as well as is furnished with a hydraulic ramp for filling as well as dumping hefty devices. The strengthened deck can sustaining totally packed concrete vehicles as well as basic freight approximately 100,000 extra pounds. The aft pilot home fits 2 team as well as approximately 6 travelers (presumed to be in their cars). The vessel’s lightship weight is 160,000 extra pounds so it can be transported with the Fire Island Ferries’ existing lift.
The ferryboat is powered by double Cummins QSL9 Tier 3 aquatic engines with ZF Marine CruiseCommand control system as well as Twin Disc transmissions. Electrical power is supplied by a Cummins Onan MDK generator.
“I know this new ferry will make a difference for our passengers and shipping customers,” stated Dave Anderson, General Manager of Fire Island Ferries.
Fire Island Ferries supplies traveler as well as products delivery solutions from Bay Shore, New York to numerous areas along the Great South Bay of Fire Island.
