The Shuttle 13 Transporter by KND is a medium-capacity commercial passenger water taxi featuring an aluminium semi-displacement hull and an open console superstructure layout. Designed for efficient coastal and riverine transit, this utility vessel measures 13.31 meters in length overall with a 2.93-meter beam and a shallow 0.46-meter draft. Certified under CE and Grey Boat Code frameworks with Bureau Veritas (BV) and HPi CE proof validation, the platform handles a maximum full-load displacement of 8.41 tons. The internal arrangement is optimized as an open commuter ferry configured to carry a high-density 52-passenger complement on a single-day endurance baseline, operating with a lean logistical footprint that bypasses fresh water and waste water storage tanks.

To maintain flexible performance across varying service routes, the platform offers two recommended twin outboard motor propulsion configurations drawing from an integrated 500-liter fuel tank. The primary recommended layout utilizes twin 200 hp outboards for 400 hp of installed power, driving the ferry to a maximum and cruising speed of 16.2 knots. At this velocity, the powertrain runs at a fuel burn rate of 66 liters per hour to secure a 110-nautical-mile operational range. For operations prioritizing fuel efficiency over top speed, the secondary recommended option scales down to twin 150 hp outboards for 300 hp of installed power. This configuration achieves a 16.2-knot maximum speed and a 15.0-knot cruise velocity, reducing fuel burn to 49.5 liters per hour while extending the cruising range to 136 nautical miles.

The craft’s onboard marine electronics and foundational components run on a dual 230 VAC and 24 VDC electrical power supply supported by a recommended 500 Ah house battery bank. Due to its open console design, the vessel does not feature an integrated generator set or air conditioning system. Navigational operations are directed from a starboard-side helm equipped with a basic electronics pack centered on a 12-inch multi-function display (MFD) integrated with a VHF DSC radio, AIS-B transponder, an autopilot, a 500 W sonar, and a radar system with an 18- or 24-inch dome. Essential safety and compliance gear rounds out the deck, including a masthead light, stern light, sidelights, a magnetic compass, a sound signaling device, emergency flares, and navigation charts. As with all models in this KND series, these preliminary concept-level estimates remain subject to further design development and detailed engineering modifications.