Horizon-8

A trio of 38-metre Flex Ferries, built by Singapore’s Penguin Shipyard International and designed by Southampton-based BMT Nigel Gee, have been delivered to their new owner, Horizon Ferries, following successful sea trials in Singapore. BMT Nigel Gee is a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is the leading international design, engineering, science and risk management consultancy. The BV-classed, Singapore-flagged monohull ferries – christened “Horizon 7”, “Horizon 8” and “Horizon 9” – are among only a handful of fully compliant high-speed “2000 HSC Code” monohull ferries to be designed and built in recent years. The vessels recently commenced operations between Singapore and the Indonesian island of Batam, a ferry route that is generally regarded as the most competitive in Southeast Asia. The Flex Ferry is 38.5 metres in length and 8.7 metres in breadth, with a capacity of 238 passengers, including an airy main deck seating for 208 passengers and a plush upper deck VIP saloon for 30 passengers, plus ample space for luggage stowage on both levels. The design also features a spacious wheelhouse with excellent all-round visibility and a dedicated crew rest area with comfortable amenities.