KT Marine chooses Damen for their latest high-speed ferry acquisition.

Damen's ferry design FFe 4212 has been chosen for its seventh high-speed ferry tailored for the South Korean market by KT Marine.

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KT Marine president Og Yeol Bag expressed satisfaction with the quality and timely delivery of Damen's Fast Ferry 4212 after signing the contract.

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Damen's Fast Ferry 4212, a 42-meter aluminum catamaran, boasts a capacity of 423 passengers and a top speed of 40 knots.

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The vessel is equipped with four main engines producing 5,760 bkW, powering four waterjets, ensuring reliability and high onboard comfort.

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KT Marine's management team believes Damen's Fast Ferry 4212 will enhance their service standards, providing top-notch comfort and reliability for customers.

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The new vessel will operate on a route connecting Yeosu harbour and Geomundo Island along the south coast of South Korea.

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Damen employs a speculative building strategy, with the KT Marine vessel already under construction at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam.

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The completed Fast Ferry 4212 is expected to be ready for delivery to KT Marine by mid-2024.

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Damen welcomes KT Marine as a new client, with regional sales director Thomas Röwekamp expressing honor and appreciation for the partnership.

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Röwekamp highlighted KT Marine's thorough consideration of available options and affirmed that the Fast Ferry 4212 will be a valuable addition to South Korea's ferry market.

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Particularly on the picturesque Yeosu to Geomundo Island route.

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