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North Carolina DOT passenger/vehicle ferries

Model 150 and 180 passenger classes

Ferries for the State of North Carolina Ferry Division, 149 ft to 180 ft.

Description

Steiner has delivered five passenger/vehicle ferries of 149 ft to 180 ft to the State of North Carolina since 1992. The 180-passenger class (Southport, Neuse, Croatoan, Hatteras) has Caterpillar 3412 engines and Voith Schneider propellers; the 150 class (Floyd J. Lupton, Thomas Baum) has Caterpillar 3408 engines.

Key features

  • 180 class engines: Two (2) Caterpillar 3412 DITA, 542 BHP at 1800 RPM
  • 180 class propellers: Two (2) Voith Schneider 16R5/120-1
  • 180 class capacity: 350 passengers, 40 vehicles
  • 150 class engines: Two (2) Caterpillar 3408, 470 HP
  • 150 class capacity: 30 vehicles / 150 passengers

Applications

  • Passenger and vehicle ferry service for the State of North Carolina

Specifications

180 class enginesTwo (2) Caterpillar 3412 DITA, 542 BHP at 1800 RPM
180 class propellersTwo (2) Voith Schneider 16R5/120-1
180 class capacity350 passengers, 40 vehicles
150 class enginesTwo (2) Caterpillar 3408, 470 HP
150 class capacity30 vehicles / 150 passengers

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