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TECHNOLOGY IRIS: New Concept For Multipurpose Catamaran The InteR Island Shuttle (IRIS) project is a new multipurpose catama- ran concept — meant for relatively short distances (maximum four hours sailing) for the transportation at sea of passengers, containers or eventu- ally, special cargo. Developers laud the vessel's high speed and flexibility, which allow it to fit the needs of most any operator. Following are some specifications for the next-generation vessel. For more information on IRIS Circle 120 on Reader Service Card IRIS CONFIGURATIONS Dimensions Iris 4 Iris 6 Iris 8 Length o.a. 125 ft. (38 m) 125 ft. (38 m) 125 ft (38 m) Beam 36 ft. (11 m) 40 ft. (12.16 m) 48 ft. (14.71 m) Draft 3.8 ft. (1.15 m) 4 ft. (1.27 m) 4.5 ft. (1.37 m) cm 38 55 70 Passengers 160 240 320 Speed (fully loaded at 90% MCR) 25 kn 26 kn 31 kn Max. speed 31 kn 34 kn 36 kn Propulsion 2 Deutz MWM 616-V12 2 Deutz MWM 616V16 2 Deutz MWM 620-V12 2 Lips U56DL 2 Lips U64DL 2 Lips U70DL Classification: DNV The InteR Island Shuttle concept from IRIS Catama- rans was designed with flexibility in mind. The vessel can be built as a multipurpose platform (top) or as a mixed passenger and cargo ferry (bottom). 40 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
