HSC Tarifa Jet


HSC Tarifa Jet is an fast catamaran ferry operated by DFDS Seaways. The vessel operates on routes connecting Jersey in the Channel Islands to Saint-Malo, France and Guernsey.

History

Built in 1997 by Incat in Tasmania, Australia under the name Incat 043, the vessel was first delivered in May 1997.

SNAV

Incat 043 was sold in 1997 to Italian operator SNAV as Sicilia Jet. Throughout its latter years with SNAV, the vessel was renamed twice, first as Sardinia Jet and lastly as ''Pescara Jet.''

FRS

In 2006, the vessel was sold to FRS Iberia/Maroc and was renamed Tarifa Jet.

DFDS Seaways

In 2024, DFDS Seaways acquired FRS Iberia/Maroc.
Following the decision in Jersey to appoint DFDS as their new operator, Tarifa Jet was redeployed on Jersey to Saint Malo sailings from spring 2025.

Layout

The catamaran has an overall length of 86.62 meters, a beam of 26.00 m and a draft of 3.62 m, the gross tonnage amounts 4.995 GT. The machinery consists of four Ruston 20RK270 engines with a total output of 28320 kW allowing a maximum service speed of. 800 passengers and 185 cars can be accommodated on board; the car deck is accessed via two stern ramps.

Sister ships