HSC Tarifa Jet
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| History | |
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| Name: | HSC Tarifa Jet |
| Operator: | FRS Iberia S.L. |
| Port of registry: | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Builder: | Incat, Tasmania, Australia |
| Yard number: | 043 |
| Completed: | 1997 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9150999 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 5,007 tonnes |
| Length: | 86.62 m (284.2 ft) |
| Beam: | 26 m (85.3 ft) |
| Draft: | 3.63 m (11.9 ft) |
| Installed power: | 4 × Ruston 20RK270 (28320 kW total) |
| Speed: | up to 42 knots (78 km/h; 48 mph) |
| Capacity: |
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| Crew: | 18 |
The HSC Tarifa Jet is an 86 m (282 ft) fast catamaran ferry operated by Förde Reederei Seetouristik (FRS) Iberia S.L.
History
HSC Tarifa Jet was built in 1997 by Hobart-based Incat Australia Pty. Ltd. at their yards in Tasmania, Australia and was delivered in May 1997.
Her operator, FRS's service between Continental Europe and Morocco was initiated in 2000 on a year-round basis.
Layout
The catamaran has an overall length of 86.62 meters, a beam of 26.00 m and a draft of 3.62 m. Her gross tonnage amounts 4.995 GT. The machinery consists of four Ruston 20RK270 engines with a total output of 28320 kW (38,500 HP) allowing a maximum service speed of 42 knots (78 km/h; 48 mph). 800 passengers and 185 cars can be accommodated on board; the spacious car deck is accessed via two stern ramps.
Service
Regular routes
She has most recently operated as Pescara Jet for the Italian operator SNAV on a seasonal route between Pescara, Hvar and Split in the Adriatic Sea.