HSC Karolina

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Karolina (ship, 1989) IMO 8814146, Split, 2012-06-20.jpg
Karolina departing the port of Split on 20 Jun 2012
History
Civil Ensign of Croatia.svgCroatia
Name
  • Estrela do Mar (1989–1995)
  • Supercat 3 (1995–2005)
  • Karolina (2005 onwards)
Owner Jadrolinija
Port of registryCivil Ensign of Croatia.svg  Croatia, Rijeka
BuilderFBM Marinteknik (S) Pte. Ltd. Singapore
Yard number120
Laid down1988, June
Launched1989, July
Homeport
Identification IMO number:  8814146
StatusShip in service
General characteristics
TypeHigh speed passenger craft
Tonnage
  • 449 GT
  • 154 NT
Length41.51 m loa
Beam11m
Draught1.272 m
Installed power3880 kW
Speed32 kn

HSC Karolina is a high speed catamaran passenger ship owned by Croatian shipping company Jadrolinija. [1] [2] The ship was built by FBM Marinteknik of Singapore in 1989 as Estrala do Mar. She has five sisters, of which Dubravka, Judita, and Novalja were also bought by Jadrolinija. In 1995 she was renamed Supercat 3. In 2001 passed to Philippine Fast Ferry Corporation, and was managed by the Supercat Fast Ferry Corporation. Jadrolinija bought her in December 2004 and renamed to Karolina. The ship entered the service in May 2005, sailing on route Rijeka-Rab-Novalja. [3]

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References

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