Engineered for Efficient Passenger Transport
The LinkSpan 55 Passenger Ferry is purpose‑built to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transport for up to 100 passengers and 3 crew. Despite its compact length, the vessel maximises capacity through intelligent layout and robust construction, making it an ideal solution for short‑to‑medium coastal and harbour routes. Designed with our proven hull expertise, the ferry ensures smooth handling, stability, and fuel efficiency, operating at a service speed of 17 knots to keep schedules dependable and journey times competitive. This balance of speed, capacity, and reliability makes the 17m ferry a standout choice for operators serving busy waterways and commuter routes.
Passenger comfort is central to the design, with spacious seating arrangements and clear access routes that support rapid embarkation and disembarkation. Essential facilities, including a dedicated head, are incorporated to enhance convenience during longer journeys. The crew benefit from a well‑planned operating environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily service. Built to our exacting standards, the 17m ferry combines practicality, passenger welfare, and operational reliability, offering operators a cost‑effective platform for high‑volume transport in busy waterways.
Exceptional Seakeeping
100 passenger capacity
Specification
Principal Particulars
- Length Overall: 17.20 metres
- Length Waterline: 17.00 metres
- Load Line Length: 16.20 metres
- Beam: 7.25 metres
- Operating Draught: 1.10 - 1.40 metres
Capacities
- Fuel Oil: 5,000 litres
- Fresh Water: 100 litres
- Black Water: 100 litres
- Crew: 3
- Passengers: 100
Machinery
- Main Engines: 2 x Volvo D13
- Gearboxes: 2 x ZF500 V
- Propulsion: 2 x CPP, FPP, IPS or Waterjets
Performance
- Max Speed: 20 knots
- Service Speed: 17 knots
- Range: 300 NM