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.

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

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.