''Express 3'' is a high speed

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built by Incat for Molslinjen.

History

In October 2015, Molslinjen placed an order with Incat for the ''KatExpress 3''. She was delivered with the name ''Express 3'' in April 2017.New Generation of Fast Ferry '' Ships Monthly'' July 2017 page 6

Design

''Express 3'' measures 10,842 GT and is long, with a beam of and a draft of . Her design is based on an earlier Incat specification of which Molslinjen operates two examples, but modified for lower fuel consumption and improved vehicle deck efficiency. She can carry 1,000 passengers and up to 411 cars, or up to 227 cars when her 610 lane meter freight deck is occupied by commercial vehicles. She is powered by four 20-cylinder MAN diesel engines that drive Wärtsilä waterjets, giving her a service speed of and a maximum speed of .

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Video of sea trials in Tasmania
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