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.
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Specifications |
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Builder |
NQEA, Cairns (2004) |
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Materials |
Steel Hull, Aluminium Superstructure |
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Length |
54.5 metres |
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Width |
16.5 metres |
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Draft |
3.65 metres |
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Height |
12 metres |
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Weight |
677 Tonnes Gross |
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427 Tonnes Nett |
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Engines |
4x Caterpillar Diesel 750hp V12 (spinning 1200mm propellers) |
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Speed |
14-16 Knots |
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Capacity |
52 Vehicles and 417 Passengers and Crew to Moreton Island |
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654 Passengers and Crew in River Cruise Mode |
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Decks |
Vehicle Deck (52 Vehicles) |
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Blue Lagoon Lounge (192 Seats) |
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Observation Deck (156 Seats) |
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