Almudaina Dos at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. | |
History | |
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Owner | Seajets (2023–Present) |
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Port of registry | Piraeus, Greece (2023–Present) |
Ordered | 1996 |
Builder | Fincantieri |
Yard number | 5999 |
Launched | 15 February 1997 |
Completed | 1997 |
Maiden voyage | 1997 |
In service | 1997 |
Identification | IMO number: 9141833 |
Status | In service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | MDV1200 class fast ferry |
Tonnage | 4,662 GT |
Length | 100 m (330 ft) |
Beam | 17.1 m (56 ft) |
Draught | 2.68 m (8.8 ft) |
Propulsion |
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Speed |
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Capacity |
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Crew | 26 |
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