Shinas (ferry)
Shinas is a catamaran ferry in service on the Shinas–Khasab[2] route in Oman, reportedly the fastest diesel ferry in the world.[3] [4] [5] The route connects Musandam Governorate, an exclave of Oman at the tip of the Musandam peninsula, to Oman proper, without crossing through United Arab Emirates like the overland route.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | HSC Shinas |
| Owner: | Sultanate of Oman |
| Operator: | National Ferries Company |
| Route: | Shinas-Khasab |
| Ordered: | 2006[1] |
| Builder: | Austal |
| Launched: | 2008 |
| Identification: |
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| Status: | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Catamaran Ferry |
| Length: | 64.8m |
| Beam: | 16.5m |
| Draft: | 2.1m |
| Installed power: | Diesel |
| Speed: | 55.9kt (cruising at 52kt) |
| Capacity: | 208 |
| Crew: | 12 |
References
- "Shinas - Catamaran Ferry".
- "Shinas-Khasab ferry link to begin on May 9". MuscatDaily, M Najmuz Zafar, June 6, 2012.
- "Oman launches high-speed ferry". GulfNews, Sunil K. Vaidya, July 26, 2008.
- http://marinelink.com/news/article/oman-ferry-hits-55-9-knots/325861.aspx
- "World's fastest passenger ferry". Archived from the original on 2008-08-03.
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