Austal to build a new trimaran for Fukuoka (Japan) – Busan (South Korea) route

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Austal Australia and JR Kyushu Jet Ferry have signed a letter of intent to develop a new high-speed trimaran passenger ferry concept for JR Kyushu Jet Ferry’s South Korea to Japan route.
The design of the 80m high-speed craft will be based on Austal’s trimaran hull form, with the interior to be developed by Japanese designer, Mr Eiji Mitooka of Don Design.
The contract will be signed in early 2018.

 Rendering Austal