HSC Speed jet

Croazia Jet as seen off Split on July 08, 2012.
History
Cyprus
Name
  • Felix (1996–2000)
  • Felix E (2000–2001)
  • Felix (2001–2002)
  • Croazia Jet (2002–2022)
  • Speed Jet (2022–present)
Owner
Port of registryPanama City, Panama
BuilderAustal, Henderson
Yard number52
Laid down1 August 1995
Launched1 October 1996
Maiden voyage1996
In service1996
Homeport
IdentificationIMO number9140918
StatusLaid up at Chalkis
General characteristics
TypePassenger/Roll-on/roll-off carrier
Tonnage5,307 GT
Length82.3 m (270 ft 0 in) oa
Beam24 m (78 ft 9 in)
Draught2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Speed40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)
Capacity
  • Cars 156
  • Passengers 650

HSC Speed Jet is a high speed craft owned and operated by Greek/Cypriot ferry company Seajets. The ship was built in 1996 by the Australian shipyard Austal;[1] its length is 83 metres (272 ft 4 in) and can achieve the speed of nearly 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph). The capacity of the vessel is 156 cars and 650 passengers. In the past, the ship was owned by several European shipping companies, including Scandlines, and served on Scandinavian as well as Mediterranean maritime routes between Spain and North Africa. From 2002 to 2022 she was owned by SNAV and serves on the Adriatic route between Ancona and Split. In winter, the ship operates the routes in Tyrrhenian Sea. On 9 February 2015, she started operating the route between Nueva Esparta and Anzoátegui states in Venezuela.

Croazia Jet

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