The Incat Crowther-built ferry Indomal Empire has entered into service.
The 255-seat passenger ferry is operating services on the Malacca Strait between Indonesia and Malaysia.
The vessel was built by PT Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia. Indomal Empire is operated by Indomal Express, which requires compliance with local rather than international regulations.
Indomal Empire was specifically developed to cater to a segment of the market demanding lower ticket prices and less complex, yet still capable, vessels.
Indomal Empire has a functional layout of forward-facing seats over two decks.
Midship entry doors on the main deck provide a central boarding position in direct proximity to stairs to the upper deck. Luggage racks are fitted here and at the forward end of the cabin. The main deck seats 207 and has three bathrooms aft.
The upper deck is full width and affords a good outlook around the wheelhouse and to the sides. Fourty-eight passengers are accommodated, with a single toilet aft. A collection of outboard seats are provided with tables.
Large deck hatches at the midship boarding doors provide access to hull compartments dedicated to luggage storage.
Indomal Empire is powered by two MAN D2862 LE483 main engines, easily propelling the vessel to a top speed of 30 knots. Propulsion is via a pair of ZF 3050 gearboxes to fixed-pitch propellers.
