We are not carrying out any direct monitoring of the environmental effects of catamaran ferries.
No qualifications are required for port staff engaged in the operation of catamarans.
High speed catamarans and similar craft and hatchless container ships pose new safety problems.
I would mention that the double-hulled catamaran, apart from being fast, is a very useful boat for beginners because of its stability.
We have today the wave piercing catamarans and twin-hulled small water plane area ships.
They chose the hovercraft rather than the catamaran, because it is quicker and there is time for the connection.
Thirteen years ago, a colleague of mine had the idea of building a catamaran for people in wheelchairs.
Catamaran ferries are the cause of serious environmental pollution, noise nuisance and disturbance to wildlife; they endanger other sea-going vessels and are a nuisance to beach visitors.