Two 69m passenger/vehicle hast catamaran ferries have just entered service for Saudi Arabian operator The Maritime co for Navigation. Built by Australia’s Austal, Farasan and Jazan operate between the southern Saudi port of Jazan and the island of Farasan, a 25 nautical mile run. The Farasan Island archipelago has become an increasingly popular holiday destination and diving locations for locals, known for its spectacular coral reefs and abundance of underwater life.
Jazan and Farasan can each carry 650 passengers, plus 50 cars and 15 trucks, with vehicle loading and discharge taking place via bow and stern ramps. Four MTU 16V 4000 M73L diesel engines provide a service speed of 32 knots.
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