HSC NATCHAN WORLD has been sold to Greek shipowners.
Delivery is expected after 15 February.
The vessel is a sister ship of TERA JET 2 (ex NATCHAN RERA, built 2007), which was sold in Greece in January 2024.
Originally built by Incat in Tasmania in 2008, HSC NATCHAN WORLD has a capacity of 800 passengers and 355 cars.
The vessel initially operated on the Aomori–Hakodate route for Tsugaru Kaikyō Ferry.
In November 2011, following economic difficulties, she was chartered by Japan’s Ministry of Defense for military logistics and transport. Between 2011 and 2017, the vessel was transferred to Towa Enterprise Co. Ltd., followed by Kosoku Marine Transport KK.
In later years, she operated under charter within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force framework, supporting maritime transport operations. In 2024, the vessel was laid up at Hakodate, mainly used for events, charters, and limited operations.
