HSC Hellenic Highspeed

Viking arriving in Douglas, Isle of Man
History
Name
  • 1997–2008: Superseacat Two
  • 2008–2010: Viking
  • 2010–2016: Hellenic Wind
  • 2016–present: Hellenic Highspeed
OwnerHellenic Seaways
Operator
Port of registry
Ordered1996
BuilderFincantieri, La Spezia
CostGB£20,000,000
Yard number6000
Laid down1996
LaunchedMarch 1997
AcquiredJune 1997
In service26 June 1997
IdentificationIMO number9141845
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeMDV1200 class fast ferry
Tonnage4,463 GT
Length100 m (330 ft)
Beam17.1 m (56 ft)
Draught2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Installed power4 × GEC Alsthom Ruston 20RK270 diesel engines
Propulsion
Speed
  • Service: 38 knots (70 km/h; 44 mph)
  • Maximum: 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)
Capacity
  • Passengers: 690
  • Cars: 147
Crew26

HSC Hellenic Highspeed is a high-speed craft owned by Hellenic Seaways, having previously being owned by Sea Containers.