CABO VERDE FAST FERRY – KRIOLA

The idea to launch an innovative inter-island transportation company for the islands of Cape Verde was born in 2006. From that time on, founders of CVFF and DAMEN SHIPYARD teamed up to design and build customized ferries for reliable, safe and comfortable connections around the archipelago. After hearing the description of the proposed vessel in June 2008 during a technical presentation in Brava, a member of the audience yelled out loud: “wow, this is a KRIOLA”.

For the presenters it was a great and timely compliment. In fact, one of the conditions posed to the engineering team in 2006 was attention to “appearance”. They were challenged with delivering a product that would “wow” anyone and make them fall in love at first sight. Naming boat number one “KRIOLA” seemed appropriate and in-line with the original request.

KRIOLA is first and foremost a tribute to all Capeverdean women for their love, caring, patience and nurturing of the most intelligent, adaptable, yet difficult man on earth – the Capeverdean man.

The customized hull and body lines of KRIOLA makes her, unique and the most beautiful boat in Cape Verde much like Kriolas are viewed worldwide. The modern sleek lines of the superstructure accentuate the performance of a true fast passenger/car catamaran. In fact, she looks even better in motion than in still picture.

The superstructure’s detailing level is impressive in every view; she looks like a work of art and moves with grace. KRIOLA’s raised fore deck and forward facing wheelhouse are, in comparison, attractive eyes, thick lips and high cheek bones that can easily be described as “exotic”. Her measurements of 45-12-5 meters powered by twin diesel engines give her the full figure for capacity, speed and comfort.

She looks stunning, performs at high level, and once one rides on KRIOLA it will be difficult to travel on anything else currently operating in Cape Verde.

 

 

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