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Smart Own bringing the water transport business to Nairobi Kenya

Events and exhitions / Par

Smart Own and Gulf Craft spent 3 days in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to introduce their range of passenger boats, fishing boats and patrol boats to the Kenyan community and businessmen. Our visitors are convinced about the potential of the water transport business and many of them are planning to embark on this highly lucrative venture in the short to medium term. The superstar boat that attracted most attention was again the Gulf Craft Touring 36. The World’s best selling passenger boat is the boat of choice for the water transport entrepreneur.

Smart Own awarded the supply of a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project in Bangladesh

Our customers / Par

Smart Own secured a deal with China Major Bridge Engineering Company Limited (MBEC) to supply a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 Lounge Version for the Padma Multipurpose Project in Bangladesh. The Waveshuttle 56, a high speed luxury water bus will serve as a transport boat for the high rank government officials of Bangladesh during site inspection visits. MBEC is the main contractor in charge of the p

Waveshuttle 56

Waveshuttle 56: A high speed luxury water bus is not a ferry

Smart Own boats / Par

So what is the difference between a ferry and a marine shuttle bus?

A ferry is usually a large-size commercial boat with a large seating capacity. It is normally equipped with economical diesel engines that are fuel efficient but very slow. A typical ferry would cruise between 14 to 16 knots fully loaded. Unless it is a cruise ship, luxury is considered secondary in ferries.

Transporter 32 becomes one of the most sold passenger boats in Angola

Smart Own boats / Par

It’s a love story between the Angolans and the Transporter 32.  Our entry level passenger boat has seen a strong rise in demand over the last 2 years to become one of the most sold small size passenger boats in Angola . Offered at a very competitive price, this high quality basic passenger boat is meeting the …

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