Vessel specifications
Route
Las Palmas - Morro Jable (Until December 2024)
Los Cristianos - Valverde (From 31/12-2024)
Los Cristianos - Valverde (From 31/12-2024)
IMO number
9213337
Building year
2000
Building yard
Incat Australia Pte Ltd., Hobart (#55)
Owner
Fred Olsen SA.
Operator
Length
95,47 m
Breadth
26,16 m
Draft
3,2 m
Gross tonnage
6.348
Machinery
4 * Caterpillar 3618
Speed
38 knots
Passengers
941 / 880
Cars
271 / 230
Lane metres
330 / 250
Port of registry
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Flag
Spain
Former names
Benchijigua Express (2000-2004) — Lineas Fred. Olsen
Former owners
Bankinter SA (2012-2016)
Canaria de Buques Rapidos (2012)
Bankinter SA (2008-2012)
Canaria de Buques Rapidos (2000-2008)
Canaria de Buques Rapidos (2012)
Bankinter SA (2008-2012)
Canaria de Buques Rapidos (2000-2008)
Sister ships
Notes
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Photos
HSC Benchijigua Express
Photo: Lineas Fred. Olsen
HSC Benchijigua Express
Photo: Michael Koefoed-Hansen · Los Cristianos De Tenerife 23/6-2003
HSC Benchijigua Express
Photo: Michael Koefoed-Hansen · Los Cristianos De Tenerife 23/6-2003
HSC Bentago Express
Photo: Michael Scheder · Santa Cruz De Tenerife 27/11-2007
HSC Bentago Express
Photo: Michael Scheder · Santa Cruz De Tenerife 27/11-2007
HSC Bentago Express
Photo: Eloy Padilla · Santa Cruz De Tenerife 12/10-2008
HSC Bentago Express
Photo: Eloy Padilla · Santa Cruz de Tenerife 13/8-2019
HSC Bentago Express
Photo: Eloy Padilla · Santa Cruz de Tenerife 13/8-2019
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