CAT ISLAND

CAT ISLAND (IMO: 9752357) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 312 feets and a beam of 66 feets.

CAT ISLAND

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367653220
• IMO: 9752357
• Call Sign: WDH7954
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Passenger Vessel
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT
• Length: 29.8 m (97.8 ft)
• Beam: 9.1 m (30 ft)
• Draft: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
• Hull Material: Aluminum
• Decks: 2

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Drive Type: Waterjet
• Engines: Twin diesel engines
• Service Speed: Approximately 28 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Metal Shark Aluminum Boats
• Build Location: Jeanerette, Louisiana, USA
• Year Built: 2016

Owner/Operator

• Operator: Hornblower Group / City Experiences
• Service: Harbor and passenger ferry operations
• Country: United States

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class B
• Navigation Systems: GPS/GNSS
• Communication: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Region: United States Coastal Waters
• Operating Area: San Francisco Bay, California
• Service Route: Alcatraz Island ferry service and harbor excursions

Vessel Description

CAT ISLAND is a high-speed aluminum passenger catamaran built in 2016 by Metal Shark Aluminum Boats in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Designed for passenger ferry and harbor excursion operations, the vessel operates primarily in San Francisco Bay under the Hornblower Group umbrella, serving routes including Alcatraz Island. Its aluminum catamaran hull construction provides a lightweight and stable platform suited for high-frequency passenger operations in sheltered coastal and bay environments. The waterjet propulsion system allows for efficient maneuvering in congested harbor areas and contributes to the vessel's relatively high service speed for a passenger ferry of its size.