Catamarans and monohulls operating in the 30 to 40 knots range can present problems in terms of reliability, comfort and speed in rough seas. To satisfy market expectations, ERI-MARINE has developed an open range of fast ferries based on different propulsion systems and construction materials:

HSC P

Passenger Ferry, such as our HSC P58

This lightweight aluminium HSC allowing increased fuel savings without sacrificing strength is propelled by high speed engines or gas turbines and carries passengers further in comfort, safely and reliably. She represents a genuine asset to travel at 50 knots on short sea journeys between different cities, islands and business neighbourhoods, two or three times faster than conventional ships of the same cost.

HSC RP

Vehicle & Passenger Ferry, such as our HSC RP140

The efficiency of the hull form permits a high tensile steel HSC, propelled by medium speed diesels to operate at economical high speeds, have fast turnaround times, be comfortable and navigate more efficiently than conventional Ro-Pax.

Thanks to her high level of payload and economic consumption, passengers, cars, buses, trucks and freight are transported over relatively long distances at rates which are extremely competitive.

The HSC stabilized monohull is a genuine step forward, allowing operators facing difficult sea conditions to specify a vessel based on payload without neglecting speed and sea keeping.

Advantages

The HSCs are revolutionary modern ships which offer to operators of ferries numerous significant benefits:
 Profitability
 A low to medium cost policy
 No cancellariat in bad weather
 Competitive investment and financial return