HSC Highspeed 6

History
Name:
  • 2000 - 2010: Milenium
  • 2010 onwards: Highspeed 6
Operator:
Port of registry:
Builder:
Yard number: 056
Launched: 2000-04-22[2]
Identification: IMO number: 9221346
Status: in service
General characteristics (as built)[3]
Tonnage: 6,360 tonnes
Length: 95.47 m (313.2 ft)[1]
Beam: 26.6 m (87.3 ft)[1]
Draft: 4 m (13.1 ft)
Installed power: 4 x Ruston 20RK270 diesel engines[1]
Propulsion: 4 x Lips 150/3D waterjets[1]
Speed: 38 knots (70 km/h; 44 mph)[1]
Capacity:
  • 941 passengers (including crew)[1]
  • 260 cars[1]

Highspeed 6 is a 96m high speed catamaran operated by Hellenic Seaways.

History

Highspeed 6 is one of six 96m catamarans built by Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia. Built in 2000 as Milenium,[1] she entered service with Trasmediterránea in June 2000 between Barcelona and Palma. In 2010 the Milenium was sold to Greek ferry operator Hellenic Seaways and renamed Highspeed 6.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Hull 056: Minispec| Catamaran" (pdf; 1,0 MB). incat. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
  2. 1 2 "MILENIUM". ship-db.de. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
  3. http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/milenium_2000.htm
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