MDV 1200-class fast ferry

Class overview
BuildersFincantieri
Operators
In service1997–present
Completed6
Active6
General characteristics
Tonnage
  • 3,971 GT (MDV1200)
  • 4,463 GT (MDV1200II)
Length100 m (330 ft)
Beam17.1 m (56 ft)
Draft2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Propulsion
  • 4 × MTU 8V183 (Paraguana I/Queen Nefertiti)
  • 4 × Ruston 20RK270 (Speedrunner Jet 2/Hellenic Highspeed)
  • 4 × Ruston V20RK270 (Speedrunner Jet/Superrunner Jet)
Speed
  • 37 kn (43 mph) (Paraguana I/Queen Nefertiti)
  • 40 kn (46 mph) (Speedrunner Jet 2/Hellenic Highspeed)
  • 42 kn (48 mph) (Speedrunner Jet/Superrunner jet)
Capacity
  • Passengers: 600-690
  • Cars: 147-175
Crew29

The MDV 1200 class fast ferry is a class of six vessels built by Fincantieri in Italy. Four of these vessels were for Sea Containers, with the other two vessels being for Ocean Bridge Investments.