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Shinas (ferry)

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History
NameHSC Shinas
OwnerSultanate of Oman
OperatorNational Ferries Company
RouteShinas-Khasab
Ordered2006[1]
BuilderAustal
Launched2008
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeCatamaran Ferry
Length64.8m
Beam16.5m
Draft2.1m
Installed powerFour 6.5 MW MTU 20V1163 Diesel engines
PropulsionFour Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 90SII water jets
Speed55.9kt (cruising at 52kt)
Capacity208
Crew12

Shinas is a catamaran ferry in service on the ShinasKhasab[2] route in Oman, reportedly the fastest diesel ferry in the world.[3] [4] [5] The route connects Musandam Governorate, an exclave of Oman at the tip of the Musandam peninsula, to Oman proper, without crossing through United Arab Emirates like the overland route.

References

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  1. ^ "Shinas - Catamaran Ferry".
  2. ^ "Shinas-Khasab ferry link to begin on May 9". MuscatDaily, M Najmuz Zafar, June 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Oman launches high-speed ferry". GulfNews, Sunil K. Vaidya, July 26, 2008.
  4. ^ "Oman Ferry Hits 55.9 Knots". 7 January 2008.
  5. ^ "World's fastest passenger ferry". Archived from the original on 2008-08-03.