Friday, September 14, 2007

HSC Tarifa Jet

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HSC Tarifa Jet was built in 1997 at the Incat
Yards in Tasmania, Australia.




HSC "Tarifa Jet" was delivered by Hobart-based InCat
Australia Pty. Ltd. in May 1997 and has most recently
operated as "Pescara Jet" for the Italian operator SNAV
on a seasonal route between Pescara, Hvar and Spilt in
the Adriatic Sea. 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 Rouston 20RK270 engines with a total
output of 28320 kW (38,500 HP) allowing a maximum
service speed of 42 knots. 800 passengers and 185 cars
can be accommodated onboard; the spacious cardeck is
accessed via two stern ramps.
The HSC Tarifa Jet is a 86m fast catamaran ferry operated
by FRS Iberia S.L.