On 20 June 2026, AERO 4 HIGHSPEED (ex-MEI ZHU HU) of Hellenic Seaways entered service on the Piraeus–Poros–Hydra–Ermioni–Spetses route.
The vessel operates twice daily, with evening sailings extending to Porto Heli. Her sister ship, AERO 5 HIGHSPEED (ex-YU ZHU HU), is expected to join the fleet within the next few days.
She replaces the older FLYING CAT 4.
Built in Norway by Brødrene AA in 2017, she carries 270 passengers and operates at 35 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED is the new name of MEI ZHU HU, which Attica Group acquired from China last March.
The vessel is currently at the Perama repair zone and is expected to enter service on the Piraeus–Saronic route alongside her sister ship AERO 5 HIGHSPEED (ex-YU ZHU HU). Both vessels will replace FLYING CAT 3, FLYING CAT 4, FLYING CAT 5 and FLYING CAT 6.
Built by Brødrene Aa in Norway in 2017, the vessel can carry 270 passengers and operate at speeds of up to 35 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
