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HSC Tarifa Jet
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| Operator | FRS Iberia S.L. |
| Built | 1997 |
| Flag | Cyprus |
| Port of registry | Limassol |
| Previous names | Pescara Jet |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 86.62 metres |
| Beam | 26 metres |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,007 tonnes |
| Speed | up to 42 knots |
| Engines | 4 x Ruston 20RK270 |
| Passengers | 800 |
| Vehicles | 175 Cars |
| Crew | 18 |
The HSC Tarifa Jet is a 86m fast catamaran ferry operated by FRS Iberia S.L.
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FRS Iberia S.L. The FRS-service between Continental Europe and Morocco has been initiated back in 2000 on a year-round basis.
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.