Seatrials for SUPERFAST IV

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On 23 May 2025, and after a long refit at Elefsis Yards (ONEX), RoPax SUPERFAST IV (ex-Hellenic Spirit) successfully completed her sea trials in the Saronic Gulf.

The vessel is expected to re-enter service in June on the Patras–Igoumenitsa–Ancona route, operating alongside her sister ship SUPERFAST III (ex-Olympic Champion).

During the refit, she underwent a full engine overhaul, interior upgrades, application of the new Superfast livery, dry docking, and installation of a scrubber unit.

Built in Norway in 2001, SUPERFAST IV has a capacity of 1,370 passengers and 2,045 lane metres, with a top speed of 30 knots.

Photo: Anastasios Anastasiou

Seatrials started for Caronte&Tourist’s new ferry NEREA at Sefine Shipyard

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  • Naos Ship & Boat Design revealed that Turkish shipbuilder Sefine started seatrials for NEREA, the new ferry ordered by Siremar (company part of Caronte & Tourist group) in 2021 and scheduled for delivery in the coming months.
  • This new 8,300 GT ropax, entirely financed by Caronte & Tourist, is part of a wider fleet renovation plan.
  • NEREA is being built according to a design from Naos Design and will be deployed on the port of Milazzo – Aeolian Islands.
  • Dimensions are: 110m long, 20m wide, 800 passengers, 420 lane metre
  • Propulsion: Dual-fuel LNG hybrid

(Photo credit: Naos Ship and Boat Design)