Passenger boat 16 m - 95 pax

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Overview
This aluminium passenger vessel (LOA 16.28 m, beam 5.05 m) is designed for certified maritime and inland waterways passenger transport. Capacity: 95 passengers (75 in 3rd category), plus pilot and three crew. Efficient deck layout ensures smooth passenger circulation; maintenance-friendly access is provided above the engines.

Vessel type
Semi-planing monohull intended for day passenger transport and short sea crossings.

Key specifications

• Builder: ODC Marine
• Naval architect: Mer et Design
• Material: Marine-grade aluminium
• Overall length: 16.28 m
• Hull length: 15.28 m
• Waterline length: 15.20 m
• Beam: 5.05 m
• Moulded depth: 1.60 m
• Loaded draft: 1.30 m
• Passenger capacity: 95 (4th category) / 75 (3rd category)
• Standard propulsion: 2 × Cummins QSB 6.7L - 350 hp @ 2,800 rpm
• Fuel capacity: 2 × 1,400 L
• Fresh water: 130 L
• Black water: 150 L

Certifications

• Designed and built to French passenger vessel regulations
• Design drawings approved by Bureau Veritas
• Construction survey by Bureau Veritas
• Shipyard visit by Marine Affairs inspector included

Layout and comfort

• Noise and vibration reduction measures
• Aluminium honeycomb ceiling panels in wheelhouse and saloon
• Glazed wheelhouse and passenger saloon
• Onboard audio system
• Fireproof aluminium passenger seats
• Standard pilot seat
• Disabled-access toilet
• LED lighting throughout

Hull & surface treatment

• Topsides: waterborne paint system with low environmental impact; epoxy filler finish
• Underside: antifouling paint

Propulsion system

• 2 × Cummins QSB 6.7L - 350 hp @ 2,800 rpm (standard)
• 2 × ZF 301-A gearboxes
• Shafts & propellers: 2 × ZF, 4-blade, S-class
• Engine ventilation: 8,000 m³/h
• Engine deck hatches on jacks for maintenance access

Steering

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

Electrical & energy

• 2 × Optima starter battery packs: 24 V, 75 Ah
• 1 × Optima windlass battery pack: 24 V, 75 Ah
• 1 × Service battery pack: 24 V, 200 Ah
• 1 × Safety battery pack: 24 V, 150 Ah
• 1 × Radio safety pack: 12 V, 110 Ah
• 2 × Battery chargers: 24 V, 30 Ah

Navigation equipment

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

Anchoring & mooring

• Electric windlass 1.7 kW
• High-holding Rocna mooring anchor

Fire-fighting

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

Bilge & flooding control

• Marinelec water detection system
• Bilge pump driven by one engine + piping network
• Additional backup diesel pump connected to network

Evacuation & safety equipment

• Approved lifesaving equipment: Lalizas liferaft, buoys, flipping lights, lifejackets with flashing lights
• Remote liferaft release activated from the wheelhouse

Navigation lights

• Marinelec navigation lights monitoring system
• Regulatory navigation lights fitted

Propulsion options

• Parallel hybrid (standard): inboard hybrid with 2 × Cummins QSB 6.7L - 350 hp, 2 × 80 kW electric motors, 52 kWh LFP battery, charger 230 V 28 A; diesel max ≈ 20 kn; electric max ≈ 8.5 kn; electric cruise ≈ 6 kn; electric range ≈ 1 h 30 at 6 kn
• Parallel hybrid (long range): 2 × 80 kW electric motors, 103 kWh LFP battery, charger 400 V 32 A; electric range ≈ 3 h at 6 kn
• 100% electric variant: 2 × 80 kW electric motors, 2 × 156 kWh LiFePO4 batteries; cruising ≈ 6 kn; autonomy ≈ 9 h at 6 kn
• Diesel upgrade options: e.g. 2 × Cummins QSL9 - 450 hp @ 2,100 rpm + 2 × ZF 325 A; double-walled fuel line; SCR catalyst; keel cooling options

Equipment options

• Flexiteek 2G decking
• Wheelhouse air conditioning Blue-Airco 10,000 BTU
• 8 kW bow thruster
• SCV code
• LS electro-hydraulic pump
• Roll-up aft deck canvas
• 400 VDC to 220 VAC converter, 5 kW
• Simrad autopilot + gyrocompass
• 1.4 kW solar panels
• 8-camera video system
• 2 × 32" screens with HDMI
• Gianneschi black water pump 220 V, 1 kW
• Maintenance toolbox (including electric propulsion kit)
• Airmar 110WX weather station
• AIS NAIS-500 with GPS and VHF antennas
• Mooring pack: F8 fenders and 16 m mooring ropes
• Bronze-impeller coupled pump option
• Airmar SS60 depth sensor
• Spare anode set and hanging anodes
• VIP seat upgrade (stretched fabric)

Connectivity & monitoring

• Vessel monitoring system (touchscreen): bilge, navigation lights, battery packs, tanks (fuel, fresh, black), diesel engine status, GPS, lithium battery pack monitoring, electric motor monitoring, insulation monitoring between electrical circuits and hull, structural vertical acceleration monitoring, Wi‑Fi connectivity

Technical summary

• Builder: ODC Marine
• Naval Architect: Mer et Design
• Material: Marine-grade aluminium
• LOA: 16.28 m | Beam: 5.05 m | Draft (loaded): 1.30 m
• Passenger capacity: 95 / 75 (3rd cat)
• Standard propulsion: 2 × Cummins QSB 6.7L - 350 hp
• Fuel: 2 × 1,400 L | Fresh water: 130 L | Black water: 150 L
• Certifications: French standards; Bureau Veritas approvals and survey