Bureau Veritas passenger ferry 13 m - 48 pax

aluminumhybridcoastal

Overview
This aluminium passenger vessel by ODC Marine is 12.20 m overall with a 4.20 m beam, developed for regular passenger transport under French certification. Certified for up to 48 passengers (36 in 3rd category), plus pilot and three crew, it features a rational deck layout prioritising safe passenger flow and practical seat arrangement.

Type of vessel

• Semi-planing monohull configured for passenger transport and short to medium coastal routes

Builder & design

• Builder: ODC Marine
• Naval Architect: Eric Jean
• Construction Material: Marine-grade aluminium

Approval & certification

• Designed to comply with French passenger vessel standards (division 223b)
• Design drawings and construction survey by Bureau Veritas
• Shipyard visit by a Marine Affairs inspector included

Main characteristics

• Operational rating: 1,500 to 2,000 h/year (configuration dependent)
• Overall length: 12.20 m • Hull length: 11.70 m • Waterline: 11.10 m
• Beam: 4.20 m • Depth: 1.38 m • Loaded draft: 1.20 m
• Passenger capacity: 48 (4th category) / 36 (3rd category)
• Standard propulsion: 2 × 270 hp (IVECO NEF60 5.9 L)
• Fuel: 2 × 500 L • Fresh water: 100 L • Black water: 100 L

Layout & comfort equipment

• Acoustic and vibration reduction system
• Aluminium honeycomb ceiling panels in wheelhouse and saloon
• Windows in wheelhouse and passenger saloon, integrated audio system
• Fireproof aluminium passenger seats and a wheelchair-accessible toilet
• LED interior lighting

Surface treatment

• Topsides: waterborne paint system with epoxy filler finish for reduced environmental impact
• Underside: antifouling coating

Propulsion & propulsion options

• Standard: 2 × IVECO NEF60 5.9 L - 270 hp @ 3,000 rpm; gearboxes ZF 220; 4-blade S-class propellers
• Parallel hybrid (standard & long range) and 100% electric inboard options available (specs: electric motors 2 × 20 kW; battery packs: 37–146 kWh or 2×110 kWh for full electric)
• Diesel upgrades: Volvo D6 (300/330 hp), Cummins QSB 6.7 L (350 hp)

Steering & control

• LS hydraulic pump and ram, helm angle sensor and indicator
• Hydraulic bypass and manual emergency steering; mechanical trim tabs on transom

Electrical & energy storage

• Standard battery configuration for engine start, windlass, service and safety circuits (24 V and 12 V packs)
• 2 × battery chargers 24 V, 30 A; optional higher-capacity packs for hybrid/electric variants

Navigation & communications

• Simrad NSS9 evo3 with GPS antenna, Simrad Halo 20 radar
• 2 × Simrad RS20S VHF, GMDSS portable VHF, Ocean Signal SART and EPIRB

Anchoring & mooring

• Electric windlass 1.5 kW and high-performance Rocna anchor

Safety systems

• Marinelec fire detection and navigation lights monitoring systems
• Novec fixed extinguishing system, Rockwool engine-room insulation
• Fire-fighting pump driven by one engine + backup diesel pump; MED-approved firefighting equipment

Bilge & evacuation

• Marinelec water detection with bilge network, main bilge pump and backup diesel pump
• Approved evacuation equipment: Lalizas liferaft, buoys, lifejackets with lights; remote liferaft release from wheelhouse

Options & accessories

• Flexiteek decking, wheelhouse air conditioning, bow/stern thrusters with dedicated battery packs
• Autopilot with gyrocompass, 8-camera monitoring system, solar panels, touchscreen monitoring for systems and alarms
• Maintenance and spare parts packages for diesel or electric configurations

Sea trials & references

• Similar vessels: H63 & H64 (12m Castor & Pollux), H60 (12m Colibr-e), H51 (12m O2) — sea trials available

Technical specifications (summary)

• Builder: ODC Marine • Naval Architect: Eric Jean • Material: Marine-grade aluminium
• LOA: 12.20 m • Beam: 4.20 m • Draft (loaded): 1.20 m
• Capacity: 48 pax (4th cat) / 36 pax (3rd cat) • Standard propulsion: 2 × IVECO NEF60 270 hp
• Fuel: 2 × 500 L • Batteries and navigation suite as specified above • Certification: Bureau Veritas; compliant with French standards