OverviewWight Shipyard Co designs and builds high-speed catamaran ferries for passenger and mixed passenger–vehicle services. Working with established naval architecture firms, the shipyard supplies adaptable platforms from approximately 16.40 m to 38.22 m, optimised for scheduled routes, island links and high-frequency commuter services.Design partnersOne2three Naval ArchitectsIncat CrowtherRepresentative high speed ferry designs (from gallery)33m Passenger Ferry — Designer: One2three Naval Architects; Length: 34.04 m; Beam: 9 m; Draft: 1.36 m; Passengers: 297; Speed: 27.5 knotsVenus Clipper — Designer: One2three; Length: 38.22 m; Beam: 8.78 m; Draft: 1.071 m; Passenger capacity: 220; Speed: 25 knots16m Catamaran Car-Passenger Ferry — Designer: One2three Naval Architects; Length: 16.40 m (WL); Beam: 6.08 m; Draft: 1.00 m; Passengers: 10; Cars: 10; Speed: 32 knotsTechnical specificationsCategory: High speed ferries / catamaran configurationsDesign partners: One2three Naval Architects; Incat CrowtherExample lengths: approx. 16.40 m to 38.22 mExample beams: approx. 6.08 m to 9 mExample drafts: approx. 1.00 m to 1.36 mPassenger capacities: from 10 up to 297Vehicle capacity example: up to 10 cars (16 m car-passenger design)Typical service speeds: 25 to 32 knots (examples include 27.5 kn, 25 kn, 32 kn)