Is Turkish–Built Alen Yachts Shuttle The Future of Marine Passenger Craft?

28th June 2016

34–knot passenger vessel, the new Alen Shuttle 55 from Turkey

Would this boat be at home as a fast passenger ferry, a crew transporter to oil rigs, an offshore wind farm service vessel or even a wildlife safari boat? At 31–knots max and a 25–knot cruising speed the Turkish built Alen Shuttle features 34 marine type passenger seats and a service area including a crew cabin giving it quite a few possibilities in an Irish context.

The builders say they have 'created a fast, agile craft combining style with the reliability of a workboat'

ALEN 55 SHUTTLE SPECIFICATIONS
Overall length 16,85m
Max. beam 4,75m
Material Full Composite w/AIREX core
Fuel capacity 2200L
Fuel consumption @ cruising speed 160lt @ 25knots
Range 330 miles
Fresh water capacity 440L
Engines 2 X x D11 725 HP
People on board 36

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