Aniolam Express

A 12 metre passenger catamaran designed by Teknicraft is now operating for Newcrest's gold mine.

Length (OA): 11.9m (39.0ft)
Beam: 4.6m (15.1ft)
Draft: 0.8m (2.6ft)
Engines: 2 x Yanmar 6CXBM-GT
Rating: 341kW (457bhp) @2700rpm
Propulsion: 2 x HamiltonJet HJ322
Speed: 30 knots (service) 38 knots (maximum)
Construction: Marine Grade Aluminium
Builder: Q-West Boat Builders

A 12 metre passenger catamaran designed by Teknicraft is now operating for Newcrest's gold mine on Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea.

Carrying 24 passengers as well as cargo, it operates a busy schedule for the mining company's employees travelling as far as Kavieng, 150 nautical miles away from Lihir Island across the Pacific Ocean.