Fred.Olsen Express - Bentago Express and Bencomo Express

These two catamaran can reach an impressive maximum speed of 40 knots when unloaded and operate between the Canarias Islands. When shall we have the same in Portugal connecting main land to Azores and Madeira?

"Bentago Express" swinging...very fast

Photos taken from M/V Athena in Tenerife (18-03-08)

Main features:

Type : Fast Ferry Wave piercing Catamaran
Year of construction: 1999

Overall length: 95.47 m
Beam: 26.16 m
Tonnage: 6.348 T.R.B.
Registration: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Foot passengers: 871
Vehicle capacity: 330 metres nose-to-noseEquivalent in trailers: 27Equivalent in cars: 271
Speed: Maximum 48 knots (unloaded)Maximum 40 knots (with a deadweight of 500 tons)In service 38 knots (with a deadweight of 500 tons) Deadweight: Maximumu aproximately 775 tons
Engine power: 38.516 C.V.
Stabilisers: 2 at the bow and 2 at the stern "Martine Dynamics" insuring passengers maximum comfort