HSC Tarifa Jet
 
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| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | HSC Tarifa Jet |
| Operator: | FRS Iberia S.L. |
| Port of registry: |
Limassol,  Cyprus |
| 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 x Ruston 20RK270 |
| Speed: | up to 42 knots |
| Capacity: |
800 passengers 175 vehicles |
| Crew: | 18 |
The HSC Tarifa Jet is a 86m fast catamaran ferry operated by Förde Reederei Seetouristik (FRS) Iberia S.L.
Operator
FRS Iberia S.L. The FRS-service between Continental Europe and Morocco has been initiated back in 2000 on a year-round basis.
Regular Routes
History
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 Ruston 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.
