To take advantage of shoulder seasons or night freight runs, the mezzanine decks may be raised to deck head level to allow a concentration of freight vehicles.

Versatility and flexibility of the High Speed Catamaran for the commercial operator means being able to carry any vehicle that can travel on the road. For the military operator the mission focus will determine the way the vehicle deck or mission deck is configured. Vehicle deck arrangements on Incat vessels allow operators to configure the loading arrangement to suit demand on any particular sailing, in the commercial world maximising revenue opportunities and providing year round flexibility, while in the military arena providing maximum space for mission cargo. In civilian service 96 and 98 metre vessels are fitted with hoistable mezzanine decks enabling the stowage of cars on two levels. Deployed with a minimum of fuss as and when required the decks provide the operator with the flexibility to adjust load plans of a highway mix of traffic to suit sailing fluctuations. To take advantage of shoulder seasons or night freight runs, the mezzanine decks may be raised to deck head level to allow a concentration of freight vehicles. Alternatively the decks may be split to accommodate a mix of cars and freight, suiting the operator's needs on any given sailing. On the 112 metre vessels a full length upper car deck features above the main vehicle deck thereby leaving the latter free for shipment of a full load of freight vehicles and buses. High Speed Interface The reduction in port turnaround times through the development of Incat’s unique vehicle deck arrangement has received widespread endorsement from an industry where every minute and every dollar counts. While early vehicle craft were equipped with bow doors, contemporary commercial vessels load and discharge over the full width stern, enabling a capacity load to discharge within minutes. By comparison, single lane discharge through the bow of the craft is a relatively slow and tedious process. Unlike their commercial counterparts, Incat’s military craft don’t enjoy the luxury of having dedicated shoreside linkspans available to load and discharge their cargoes. Therefore these vessels are equipped with articulated ramps to accommodate more than the average highway mix of traffic.