Passenger boat 19 m - 48 pax / 3.5 tons

dieselaluminumBureau Veritas

Product Overview
This aluminium semi-planing monohull by ODC Marine is a passenger‑cargo vessel 19.20 m LOA designed for combined passenger and freight service under French regulatory standards. Capacity: 48 passengers (3rd category) plus 3.5 t cargo, with accommodation for pilot and three crew. Deck layout prioritizes passenger circulation and seating ergonomics. Options available for electric or hybrid propulsion and maintenance simplifications.

Type of Vessel
Semi-planing monohull for passenger and cargo transport.

Key Description Points

• Construction: marine-grade aluminium.
• Design and certification aligned with French passenger/cargo monohull rules; plans and construction surveyed by Bureau Veritas.
• Rational deck arrangement for passenger flow and seating comfort.
• Optional packages: 100% electric propulsion, parallel hybridization, acoustic insulation, engine deck hatches on actuators, forward workbench, fixed bilge pumps.

Specifications (summary)

• Builder: ODC Marine
• Naval architect: Mer et Design
• Material: marine-grade aluminium

Approval

• Compliant with French passenger & cargo monohull regulations (divisions 223b/222).
• Design drawings and construction survey by Bureau Veritas.
• Shipyard visit by Marine Affairs inspector included.

Main Characteristics

• Operational rating: 2 000 h/year
• Length overall (LOA): 19.20 m; hull length: 18.00 m; waterline: 16.90 m
• Beam: 4.70 m; moulded depth: 1.90 m; loaded draft: 1.25 m
• Passenger capacity: 48 (3rd category); cargo capacity: 3.5 t
• Standard propulsion: 2 × Cummins QSL9 - 450 hp @ 2,100 rpm
• Fuel: 2 × 1 000 L; fresh water: 130 L; black water: 150 L

Layout and Comfort Equipment

• Noise and vibration reduction systems
• Aluminium honeycomb ceiling panels in wheelhouse and saloon
• Glazing in wheelhouse and passenger saloon
• Audio system; fireproof aluminium passenger seats; standard pilot seat
• One disabled-access toilet; LED lighting throughout

Surface Treatment

• Topsides: waterborne paint system with epoxy filler finish
• Underside: anti-fouling paint

Propulsion System

• Engines: 2 × Cummins QSL9 - 450 hp
• Gearboxes: 2 × ZF 325-A; shafts and 4‑blade S-class propellers
• Engine ventilation: intake 2 × 4 000 m³/h, exhaust 2 × 2 400 m³/h
• Engine deck hatches on jacks above engines

Steering System

• LS pump and ram
• Helm angle sensor and indicator
• Hydraulic bypass and manual emergency steering

Cargo

• Aft cargo area: 16.5 m², 2.5 t
• Forward holds: 2 holds totalling 1 t
• Aft lashing points provided

Energy Sources

• Battery packs: engine starters, windlass, service, safety, radio (specs as listed)
• Battery chargers: 2 × 24 V, 30 Ah

Navigation Equipment

• Simrad NSS9 evo3 GPS with antenna; Simrad Halo 20 radar
• 2 × Simrad RS20S VHF; 1 × GMDSS portable VHF
• Ocean Signal SART, EPIRB Tag; Lalizas magnetic compass

Anchoring System

• Electric windlass 2.3 kW
• Rocna mooring anchor

Fire-Fighting System

• Marinelec fire detection; Rockwool insulation in engine room; Novec extinguishing system
• Fire pump driven by one engine plus hose; backup diesel pump; MED-approved fire-fighting equipment

Bilge System

• Marinelec water detection; bilge pump driven by one engine with pipe network; backup diesel pump on network

Evacuation System

• Approved lifesaving equipment (liferaft, buoys, lifejackets with lights)
• Remote liferaft release from wheelhouse

Navigation Lights

• Marinelec navigation lights monitoring system; regulatory navigation lights installed

Options - Related to Cargo

• Onan genset 220 V, 11 kW
• Aluminium 1 m³ container; Xiling 1.5 t electric pallet truck

Options - Related to Propulsion
Available propulsion packages: parallel hybrid (standard and long-range) and 100% electric. Key options:

• Parallel Hybrid Standard: diesel baseline 2 × Cummins QSL9 - 450 hp with 2 × 80 kW electric motors, 66 kWh LiFePO4 battery, charger 400 V
• Parallel Hybrid Long Range: 132 kWh battery
• 100% Electric: 2 × 80 kW motors, 2 × 221 kWh LiFePO4 batteries, cruising ~6 kn, range up to 9 h at 6 kn
• Diesel upgrade options: 2 × Volvo D13 - 500 hp + ZF 400 A and related cooling/SCR options

Options - Related to Equipment

• Seakeeper 9; air conditioning for wheelhouse and main deck; Flexiteek 2G decking
• Electric heaters, 10 kW bow thruster, LS electro-hydraulic pump, roll-up aft deck canvas
• Converter 400 VDC→220 VAC 5 kW; 1.4 kW solar panels; 8-camera system; 3 × 32" screens

Options - Connectivity (Vessel Monitoring)

• Bilge, navigation lights, battery packs, tanks, diesel engines, GPS, lithium packs, electric motors monitoring
• Insulation monitoring, vertical acceleration monitoring, Wi‑Fi connectivity

Technical Specifications

• Builder: ODC Marine; Naval architect: Mer et Design
• LOA: 19.20 m; beam: 4.70 m; loaded draft: 1.25 m
• Passenger: 48 (3rd category); cargo: 3.5 t
• Standard propulsion: 2 × Cummins QSL9 - 450 hp; fuel: 2 × 1 000 L
• Hybrid/electric options available as described above