Moreton Island

The Moreton Island MICAT is the largest ship regularly operating in Moreton Bay.

MICAT reliably connects people with Moreton Island.

The Moreton Island MICAT is the largest ship regularly operating in Moreton Bay. MICAT has been reliably connecting people with Moreton Island since she was purposed-built in 2004. MICAT has the specialised ability to delivery her passengers and vehicles directly onto the sands of Moreton Island.

Specifications

Builder

NQEA, Cairns (2004)

Materials

Steel Hull, Aluminium Superstructure

Length

54.5 metres

Width

16.5 metres

Draft

3.65 metres

Height

12 metres

Weight

677 Tonnes Gross 

 

427 Tonnes Nett

Engines

4x Caterpillar Diesel 750hp V12 (spinning 1200mm propellers)

Speed

14-16 Knots

Capacity

52 Vehicles and 417 Passengers and Crew to Moreton Island

 

654 Passengers and Crew in River Cruise Mode

Decks

Vehicle Deck (52 Vehicles)

 

Blue Lagoon Lounge (192 Seats)

 

Observation Deck (156 Seats)

MICAT on Beach