New Vessel Launched "Starlight " by Commercial Catamarans Updated Tuesday, December 09, 2003,  

"Star Cat & Starlight"
by
Commercial Catamarans.
  • Fish trapping catamaran
  • Aluminium
  • Length: 23 metres
  • Beam: 11 metres
  • Draught: 1.5 metres
"FISHING MACHINES FOR TODAY
AND THE FUTURE"
  • 2 X Fiat Iveco Aifo 400 hp each @ 1800 rpm
  • 2 X Twin Disc 2:1 reduction
  • Maximum speed: 13 knots
  • Cruising speed: 11 knots
  • Fuel: 36,000 litres
 
Star Cat by Commercial Catamarans.

 

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"Star Cat & Starlight "

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This fishing catamaran

"Star Cat & Starlight" are setting new standards for fish trapping vessels in Australia.

These new fishing catamaran is to operate off the Northern Territory coast.

Designed and built by Commercial Catamarans of Lakes Entrance.

With two 400 hp. motors driving through twin disc 2:1 ratio gear boxes the vessel cruises at 11 knots with a top speed of 13 knots.

"Star Cat & Starlight" Specifications
Type of vessel Fish trapping catamaran
In survey to Marine Safety Victoria
Home Port Darwin.
Owner Fischer Wholesale Pty Ltd.
Designer Commercial Catamarans
Builder Commercial Catamarans
Construction Aluminium
Length overall 23 metres
Beam 11 metres
Draught 1.5 metres
Main engines 2 X Fiat Iveco Aifo 400 hp each @ 1800 rpm
Gear boxes 2 X Twin Disc 2:1 reduction
GPS Garmin
Plotter TMQ c-plot
Radar JRC
Depth Sounder Furuno
Auto Pilot TMQ
Radio Barrett SSB
Desalinater Citor
Icemaker Mahja
Electronics installed by Commercial Catamarans
Windows by Alfab
Fuel 36,000 litres
Fresh water 16,000 litres
Maximum speed 13 knots
Cruising speed 11 knots
Accommodation 8 berths

These latest vessels are the most up to date fish trapping vessels available in Australia . Fully airconditioned, huge cool room, RSW fish holding areas and bait freezer all using the latest in refrigeration technology.

Separate Skippers and Engineers cabins on the bridge area, both airconditioned and with full ensuite facilities.

Copyright © 1999 Terry Phefley
Thursday, 30 September 1999