On 15 April 2026, Saos Ferries owner Fotis Manoussis decided to grant HSC NISSOS (formerly ALCANTARA DOS) to the Greek armed forces.
The high-speed craft was acquired in April 2023 from Spain’s Acciona Logistica S.A. and arrived in Greece under tow on 31 May that year. She had been expected to enter service on either the Sporades Islands or Dodecanese routes, but this never materialised.
Built by Austal in Australia in 1996, HSC NISSOS has capacity for 550 passengers and 155 cars. Service speed is 32 knots.
