1200 PASSENGER HIGH-SPEED CATAMARAN

HIGH-CAPACITY HIGH-SPEED TRANSPORT FOR COASTAL TOURISM

Beiyou 26 is a 70-meter high-speed aluminum passenger catamaran built by Aulong Shipbuilding and powered by quad MJP 850 DRB waterjets. Designed to transport up to 1,200 passengers at speeds of up to 34 knots, the vessel represents one of the largest and fastest aluminum high-speed ferries built in China.

Beiyou 26 was developed to support large-scale passenger transport between mainland China and Weizhou Island in the South China Sea. The route requires a vessel capable of transporting large passenger volumes while maintaining high speed and reliable performance across open water conditions.

Tourism demand on the route has grown significantly, creating the need for a ferry platform combining high passenger capacity, modern onboard comfort and efficient propulsion. The vessel’s catamaran hull form provides stability and reduced drag, allowing it to maintain fast transit speeds while ensuring passenger comfort and operational reliability.

QUAD MJP 850 DRB WATERJETS FOR HIGH-POWER FERRY PERFORMANCE

Marine Jet Power supplied quad MJP 850 DRB waterjets for Beiyou 26, enabling powerful thrust and efficient propulsion across the vessel’s operating range. The DRB mixed-flow waterjet design offers high efficiency, reliable operation and precise maneuverability, making it well suited for large high-speed passenger vessels.
Key elements of the propulsion solution include:

Reliable propulsion for continuous commercial passenger operations
The propulsion system works together with high-performance MTU engines to deliver the power required for high-speed ferry service while maintaining efficiency and operational reliability.

HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSPORT WITH FAST AND COMFORTABLE SERVICE

The Beiyou 26 ferry demonstrates the advantages of waterjet propulsion in large passenger vessels:

• Transport capacity for up to 1,200 passengers
• Maximum speed of approximately 34 knots
• Smooth ride characteristics and reduced vibration
• Efficient ferry service between mainland and island destinations
• Reliable propulsion for high-frequency commercial operations

The vessel established several national records in China for size and passenger capacity among aluminum high-speed ferries and represents a significant step forward in high-speed passenger vessel design.

WHY MJP 850 DRB?

MJP 850 DRB waterjets deliver powerful thrust, high efficiency and precise maneuverability for large high-speed vessels. The mixed-flow design ensures reliable performance across a wide speed range, while inboard hydraulics provide responsive control and robust operation.