The “Petit Princess Ferry” operates on Petit Passage on Digby Neck, this ferry carries 24 cars and is fitted with omni directional Rolls Royce thruster units. It is a sister ship to the Deer Island Princess II that EYE designed for New Brunswick in 1998. A new ferry for Deer Island is currently under construction and will replace the John E Rigby that EYE designed in 1973 and is still in operation today.

The “Petit Passage” separates Long Island from the Digby Neck.

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Particulars

LOA:	40.28 metres
Beam:	12.5 metres
Depth:	2.4 metres
Draft:	1.2 metres
Vessel Type:	Passenger Ferry
Complement:	97 Passengers 2 Crew – (99 Total)
Classification:	Minor Waters II
Main Engines:	2 x 330 BHP @1800RPM
Propulsion:	2 Rolls Royce Drive Legs
Fuel Capacity:	15,000 litres
Water Capacity:	1,515 litres
Owner:	Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
Shipyard:	Irving Halifax Shipyard

 

Machinery and Auxiliary Systems

2x CAT 3054 GENSET, 34 ekW (43 kVA) 50 Hz @ 1500 rpm

Outfitting

As per TC regulation full lifesaving, fire and navigational equipment.

Construction

Constructed of steel, with an aluminum wheelhouse.

Design Drawings

 

Vessel Pictures