en.Wedoany.com Reported - Wuxi Dongfang High Performance Ship Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, has recently completed construction of a new ro-pax ferry and delivered it to the shipowner for operational launch. Named "Ruxin No.1," the vessel was designed by Zhejiang Xinhai Ship Design and Research Institute.
The "Ruxin No.1" has an overall length of 67 meters, a molded breadth of 15.5 meters, a draft of 3.2 meters, a molded depth of 4.65 meters, and a gross tonnage of 2,890. Its two decks can accommodate up to 356 passengers and simultaneously carry 24 motor vehicles with a total weight not exceeding 5 tons each. The vessel features a low-resistance hull form optimized through computational fluid dynamics simulations, is equipped with twin main engines driving propellers, and is fitted with anti-vortex fins to improve maneuvering response and propulsion efficiency in heavy sea conditions.
The passenger cabin area balances natural lighting with ease of movement. A dedicated elevator is installed onboard to serve passengers with reduced mobility and those carrying bulky luggage. The main passenger cabin adopts a large side window design, providing passengers with expansive external views while fully introducing natural light during daytime, thereby reducing reliance on artificial lighting and lowering energy consumption. The seats in the main cabin are upholstered in leather, with ample aisle spacing between them to allow passengers to move about freely. The vessel is also equipped with restrooms and a convenience counter selling beverages and snacks. The specialized coating applied to the hull's exterior offers enhanced corrosion resistance and provides electrochemical protection for the hull.
Currently, "Ruxin No.1" has officially commenced service on the Changzhi-Liuheng route, with a single voyage time of approximately 70 minutes.
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