Naikai completes passenger/car ferry Ise Maru

Naikai Zosen Corporation, one of the largest companies for building of cargo and cruise ships, has completed the 2,200GT passenger/car ferry, Ise Maru (HN: 686), for the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (JRTT) and Isewan Ferry Co., Ltd. at the Setoda Shipyard. The ferry is now servicing Toba, Mie Pref., and Tokoname, Aichi Pref. where the newly-opened Central Japan International Airport (so-called Centrair) is located. The Ise Maru is the single deck type, propelled by two engines and two shafts and with a twin rudder. Outward appearance of the light and streamlined design is suitable for the high-speed ferry. A large bulbous bow and catamaran stern are employed to achieve high-speed navigation, and fin stabilizers are applied to decrease rolling. Swift berthing and unberthing are achieved with the twin Schilling rudder. The roll-on and -off arrangements include the bow and stern ramp doors provided at the level of the car deck that can accommodate buses, trucks, and passenger cars. The passenger cabins are arranged on the promenade andcabin decks. The sunroom is positioned at the stern behind the special room. Large square windows are fitted to provide brightness and amenity. Barrier-free measures are fully considered for elderly and disabled passengers. The ships from this class are well known around the world, and mostly around the shores of Asia - Indonesia, Australia and so on.