en.Wedoany.com Reported - Commercial Marine Australia (CMA) has secured the contract to build the "Straddie Express" ferry for the route between mainland Queensland and North Stradbroke Island.

The new vessel will commence construction at CMA's Brisbane facility, with design by One2Three Naval Architects. The "Straddie Express" has an overall length of 24 metres and a beam of 7.5 metres, with a total of 141 indoor seats, 27 standing positions across two decks, and 82 seats on the upper deck.

The cabin passageways have been widened, and more priority seating areas and folding seat spaces have been added to accommodate wheelchair users. Low-threshold door designs also make boarding and disembarking easier for passengers with reduced mobility.

The main cabin is air-conditioned with panoramic windows and features a kiosk. The upper deck offers open-air seating, complete with luggage storage areas and seats with tables. The entire construction period is expected to take 12 months, and upon delivery, the "Straddie Express" will immediately enter service on the Queensland route.

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