Passenger boat 21 m - 84 pax / 6 tons

dieselaluminum

Overview
This marine‑grade aluminium semi‑planing monohull is designed for mixed passenger and cargo transport, compliant with French maritime and inland waterways certification. Commercial capacity is 84 passengers (3rd category) and 6 tonnes of cargo, plus pilot and crew. The arrangement prioritises safe passenger circulation, ease of cargo handling and simplified maintenance. Propulsion can be conventional diesel, parallel hybrid or fully electric according to operational and environmental requirements.

Type of Vessel

• Semi‑planing monohull for passenger and cargo transport

Specifications (summary)

• Builder: ODC Marine
• Naval architect: Mer et Design
• Construction material: Marine‑grade aluminium

Approval

• Designed to meet French standards for passenger and cargo operation
• Design drawings and construction survey approved by Bureau Veritas
• Shipyard visit by a Marine Affairs inspector included

Main Characteristics

• Operational rating: 2,000 h/year
• Hull length: 20.00 m
• Waterline length: 19.15 m
• Beam: 5.80 m
• Moulded depth: 2.15 m
• Loaded draft: 1.50 m
• Passenger capacity: 84 (3rd category)
• Cargo capacity: 6 tons (distribution aft/fore as specified)
• Standard propulsion: 2 × 700 hp
• Fuel capacity: 2 × 1,600 L
• Fresh water: 170 L • Black water: 100 L

Layout and Comfort Equipment

• Noice and vibration reduction systems
• Aluminium honeycomb ceiling panels in wheelhouse and passenger saloon
• Windows and glazed areas in wheelhouse and saloon
• Audio system and LED lighting
• Fireproof aluminium passenger seats; standard pilot seat
• Disabled‑access toilet

Surface Treatment

• Topsides: waterborne paint system with epoxy filler (low environmental impact)
• Underside: anti‑fouling paint

Propulsion System

• Standard engines: 2 × Scania DI16 072M 700 hp @ 2,100 rpm
• Gearboxes: 2 × ZF 510‑1 A; shafts and 4‑blade propellers (ZF S‑class)
• Engine ventilation and accessible engine deck hatches on jacks for maintenance

Steering System

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

Cargo

• Aft freight area: up to 5 t on deck + 1 t on foredeck
• Fore freight area: 1 t
• Reinforced freight areas and aluminium loading ramp on 220 V with electric winches

Energy Sources

• Onan genset 220 V, 11 kW
• Battery packs: multiple service/safety/auxiliary packs (24 V / 12 V configurations)
• Battery chargers specified for hybrid/electric configurations

Navigation and Communication Equipment

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

Anchoring System

• Electric windlass 2.3 kW and Rocna mooring anchor

Fire‑Fighting System

• Marinelec fire detection; Rockwool insulation in engine room
• Novec extinguishing system; engine‑driven fire pump + backup diesel pump
• MED‑approved firefighting equipment

Bilge System

• Marinelec water detection and bilge pumping with engine‑driven and backup pumps

Evacuation System

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

Navigation Lights

• Marinelec navigation lights monitoring and regulatory lights fitted

Options — Propulsion

• Parallel Hybrid (standard): 2 × Scania 700 hp + 2 × 80 kW electric motors; battery 88 kWh (LiFePO4)
• Parallel Hybrid (long range): same motors; battery 177 kWh
• 100% Electric: 2 × 80 kW motors; total battery 2 × 313 kWh — approx. 9 h at 6 knots
• Multiple diesel engine alternatives available (Caterpillar, Volvo, Baudouin, Cummins) with gearbox/SCR options

Options — Equipment

• Gyro stabilizer, wheelhouse and saloon air conditioning, bow thruster
• Engine‑room monitoring cameras, extra displays, upgraded seating and heating
• Solar panels, autopilot + gyrocompass, enhanced mooring pack and spare anodes

Options — Connectivity / Vessel Monitoring System

• Bilge, navigation lights and tank monitoring; diesel engine and GPS monitoring
• Battery, electric motor and insulation monitoring; structural acceleration monitoring; Wi‑Fi

Technical Specifications

• Commercial title: Passenger - Cargo Vessel 21 m — 84 pax / 6 tons
• Builder: ODC Marine • Naval Architect: Mer et Design
• Material: Marine‑grade aluminium • Hull length: 20.00 m • Beam: 5.80 m
• Passenger capacity: 84 (3rd category) — note: some page references cite 83 passengers
• Standard propulsion: 2 × Scania DI16 072M 700 hp • Fuel: 2 × 1,600 L