Seajets
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![]() SeaJets highspeed passenger ferry,HSC WorldChampion Jet. | |
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Tourism Hospitality Travel |
Founded | 1989 |
Founder | Panagiotis & Marios Iliopoulos |
Headquarters | Piraeus,Greece |
Area served | Aegean Sea |
Key people | Marios Iliopoulos(owner) |
Products | Ferries,Cruise ships |
Services | Passenger transportation, Freight transportation |
Website | seajets.gr |
Seajetsis aGreek/Cypriotferrycompany operating passenger and freight ferry services in theAegean Sea.Seajets is one of Greece’s leading high speed ferry companies.[1]
History
[edit]In 2004, Panagiotis ( "Takis" ) Iliopoulos (1932–2022) and his son Marios founded Seajets, originally named Dolphin Sea Lines.[2]
Today, it operates a fleet of 14high speedvessels,[3]and 3 conventionalRo-Roferries which services routes from the ports ofPiraeusandRafinato severalCycladicislands. It also sails on routes betweenCrete(Heraklion-Rethymno) and Central Cyclades (i.e.,Santorini,Ios,Naxos,ParosandMykonos) as well as Northern Greece (Thessaloniki,Sporades),CycladesandCrete. In total, Seajets sails to 17 islands and offers 140 connections among them.[4]Most of these routes are seasonal, operating between April and October every year.
In 2018 Seajets received the” Passenger Line of the Year” award in the 15th “Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2018”[5]and in 2019 SeajetsHSC WorldChampion Jetwas awarded “ship of the year” during the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2019 ceremony.[6]
In 2020 the company bought seven cruise ships, two of which were soon resold for demolition.
Fleet
[edit]As of August 2024[update],the Seajets fleet consists of the following vessels:[3]
Highspeed ferries
[edit]Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length/Width | Pax/Cars | Knots | Notes |
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Worldchampion jet | ![]() |
2000 | 6,402GT | 84 m / 25 m | 1,055/215 | 50 | Austal,Australia. Hull 096. |
Eurochampion jet | ![]() |
2007 | 10,841GT | 112 m / 30.5 m | 800/335 | 40 | Incat,Australia, Hull 064. Acquired in 2024. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
Olympic champion jet | ![]() |
2005 | 4,913GT | 85 m / 21 m | 1160/117 | 40 | Austal,Australia. Hull 285. FormerSantorini Palace.On long term charter fromMinoan Lines.Under repairs at Salamina shipyard. |
Champion jet 1 | ![]() |
1997 | 5,005GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1000/200 | 40 | Incat,Australia. Hull 044. |
Champion jet 2 | ![]() |
1996 | 5,005GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1000/200 | 40 | Incat,Australia. Hull 042. |
Champion jet 3 | ![]() |
1997 | 5,005GT | 87 m / 26 m | 1000/200 | 40 | Incat,Australia. Hull 045. |
Jumbo jet | ![]() |
2007 | 6,133GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1200/225 | 40 | Austal,Australia. Hull 294. Acquired in 2024. |
Jumbo jet 2 | ![]() |
2007 | 6,133GT | 88 m / 24 m | 1200/225 | 40 | Austal,Australia. Hull 295. Acquired in 2024. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
Power jet | ![]() |
1996 | 5,541GT | 82.3 m / 23 m | 800/175 | 40 | Austal,Australia. Hull 046. |
Elite jet | ![]() |
1996 | 4,114GT | 81.2 m / 26.5 m | 670/150 | 35 | Incat,Tasmania. Hull 040. |
Speedrunner jet | ![]() |
1999 | 4,465GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/160 | 40 | FincantieriRiva Trigoso. Italy Hull 2003. |
Speedrunner jet 2 | ![]() |
1998 | 4,465GT | 100.3 m / 17.1 m | 800/175 | 40 | FincantieriRiva Trigoso. Italy Hull 5999. |
SuperRunner jet | ![]() |
1999 | 4,465GT | 100.4 m / 17.1 m | 800/160 | 40 | FincantieriRiva Trigoso. Italy Hull 6004. |
SuperRunner jet II | ![]() |
1999 | 5,632GT | 112.5 m / 16.1 m | 700/140 | 35 | Alstom Leroux Naval - France - Hull 822. |
Tera jet | ![]() |
1999 | 11,347GT | 145 m / 22 m | 2100/600 | 40 | FincantieriJupiter MDV 3000, Italy. Stopped at Eleusis shipyard. |
Paros jet | ![]() |
1996 | 3,560GT | 103 m / 14.5 m | 850/150 | 35 | Industrie Navali Meccaniche Affini, TMV 103 Aquastrada class, Italy. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
Superjet | ![]() |
1995 | 493GT | 42 m / 10 m | 394/0 | 38 | Oskarshamn,Sweden. |
Superjet 2 | ![]() |
1998 | 499GT | 42 m / 10 m | 386/0 | 38 | Båtservice, Norway. OriginallySea Jet 2. |
Express jet | ![]() |
1999 | 908GT | 52 m / 26 m | 366/0 | 35 | Austal,USA. Hull 079. FormerSifnos Jet. |
Supercat jet | ![]() |
2000 | 636GT | 45.5 m / 12 m | 400/0 | 35 | Acquired fromGolden Star Ferriesin 2021, formerSuper Cat. |
Supercat jet 2 | ![]() |
2002 | 853GT | 54.5 m / 15.1 m | 400/0 | 33 | Acquired fromGolden Star Ferriesin 2021, formerSuper Speed.Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
Max | ![]() |
1998 | 5,617GT | 91 m / 26 m | 1000/200 | 46 | Incat,Australia. Hull 048. Acquired in 2024 fromMolslinjen. |
Naxos jet | ![]() |
1991 | 3,003GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 32 | Incat,Tasmania. Hull 028. Stopped at Drapetzona shipyard. |
Caldera Vista | ![]() |
1991 | 3,003GT | 74 m / 26 m | 700/75 | 30 | Incat,Australia. Hull 026. Stopped at Salamina shipyard. |
Speed jet | ![]() |
1996 | 5,541GT | 82.3 m / 23 m | 650/175 | 35 | Austal,Australia. Hull 052. FormerCroazia Jet.Laid up in Chalkis. |
Mega jet | ![]() |
1995 | 3,989GT | 77.5 m / 26 m | 845/100 | 30 | Incat,Australia. Hull 035. Laid up in Chalkis. |
Andros jet | ![]() |
1997 | 2,695GT | 60 m / 17.5 m | 450/94 | 30 | Austal,Australia. Hull 055. Laid up in Chalkis. |
HSC Cat | ![]() |
1990 | 3,003GT | 74 m / 26 m | 450/80 | 30 | Incat,Australia. Hull 023. FormerSea Speed Jet.Laid up in Chalkis. |
High speed jet | ![]() |
1990 | 3,003GT | 74 m / 26 m | 450/80 | 30 | Incat,Australia. Hull 025. Laid up in Chalkis. |
Apri | ![]() |
1999 | 11,347GT | 145 m / 22 m | 2100/600 | 40 | FincantieriJupiter MDV 3000, Italy. FormerCapricorn.Laid up in Avlida. |
Conventional ferries
[edit]Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Cars | Knots | Notes |
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Aqua Blue | ![]() |
1975 | 12,891GT | 137 m | 22 m | 1,300 | 400 | 20 | Kanda Shipbuilding, Japan, Hull 197. FormerIerapetra L,Talos,Kydon,Okudogo No. 8,Green Arch |
Iolkos | ![]() |
1996 | 1,996GT | 77.9 m | 22 m | 1,225 | 175 | 18.5 | FormerExpress Skiathos.Acquired fromHellenic Seawaysin 2024. |
Aqua Jewel | ![]() |
2003 | 3,934GT | 109 m | 16.8 m | 795 | 155 | 18 | Hellas, Greece, Hull 533. |
Sporades Star | ![]() |
1975 | 7,657GT | 114.55 m | 18.61 m | 1,200 | 220 | 19 | |
SuperStar | ![]() |
1974 | 4,986GT | 122 m | 19 m | 1,630 | 250 | 20 | ex-Superferry II.Bought from Golden Star Ferries in October 2021. |
SuperStar II | ![]() |
1985 | 19.763GT | 137 m | 24 m | 1,460 | 340 | 18 | ex-Color Viking.Bought fromColor Linein December 2022. |
Cruise ships
[edit]Seajets have acquired severalcruise ships,for which their plans are currently unknown.[7][8]
Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | IMO | Length | Width | Passengers | Knots | Notes | Image |
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Aegean Majesty | ![]() |
1996 | 57,092GT | 9102992 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,350 | 21 | Fincantieri,Italy. PreviouslyVeendamofHolland America Line(1996–2020). In cold lay-up atAigio. | ![]() |
Queen of the Oceans | ![]() |
2000 | 77,499GT | 9169550 | 261.3 m | 32.25 m | 2,016 | 21 | Fincantieri,Italy. PreviouslyOcean PrincessofPrincess Cruises(2000–2002) andOceanaofP&O Cruises(2002–2020). In cold lay-up atPlatygiali, Astakos. | ![]() |
Majesty of the Oceans | ![]() |
1992 | 73,941GT | 8819512 | 270 m | 32.00 m | 2,767 | 22.0 | Chantiers de l'Atlantique,France. PreviouslyMajesty of the SeaswithRCCL(1992–2020). In cold lay-up atElefsinabay. | ![]() |
Goddess of the Night | ![]() |
2004 | 102,784GT | 9239795 | 272 m | 35.50 m | 2,718 | 20.0 | Fincantieri,Italy. Previously withCosta Cruises(2004-2023). After drydocking atİÇDAŞ,was to enter service asGoddess of the NightforNeonyx Cruisesin 2024.[9]Cruising launch postposed to 2025 following detentions for both sanitary condition and ship safety issues.[10][11][12] | ![]() |
Former cruise ships
[edit]In 2020, Seajets also bought the following cruise ships two of which were resold for demolition and two for further service.
Ship name | Flag | Built | Gross tonnage | IMO | Length | Width | Passengers | Knots | Notes | Photo Of The Ships |
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Aegean Goddess | ![]() |
1994 | 55,819GT | 8919269 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,258 | 22 | Fincantieri,Italy. PreviouslyRyndamofHolland America Line(1994–2015) andPacific AriaforP&O Cruises Australia(2015–2020). In February 2023, it was sold toCelestyal Cruisesand will sail under the nameCelestyal Journey. | |
Aegean Myth | ![]() |
1993 | 55,575GT | 9102992 | 219.4 m | 30.80 m | 1,258 | 22 | Fincantieri,Italy. PreviouslyMaasdamofHolland America Line(1993–2020). In cold lay-up atAigio.In August 2022, it was sold to a new French start up, Compagnie Française De Croisières and will sail under the nameRenaissance. | ![]() |
Magellan | ![]() |
1985 | 46,052GT | 8217881 | 222 m | 32.20 m | 1,452 | 21.0 | Previously withCruise & Maritime Voyages.Arrived in Alang, India for scrap in January 2021.[13] | ![]() |
Columbus | ![]() |
1988 | 63,500GT | 8611398 | 247 m | 32.00 m | 1,856 | 21.5 | Chantiers de l'Atlantique,France. Previously withCruise & Maritime Voyages(2017–2020). Laid-up inElefsina.Sold for scrap inAlang,India in February 2021. Bought for US$5.3 million and resold at scrap value of US$13.5 million.[14] | ![]() |
Gallery
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Tera Jet
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Champion Jet 1
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Paros Jet
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Mega Jet
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Super Jet
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Super Jet 2asSeajet 2
Current operations
[edit]As of August 2024, the ferry routes operated are:
- Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos-Ios-Thira:Worldchampion Jet
- Thira-Paros-Mykonos-Syros-Pireaus:Champion Jet 1(Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat)
- Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Syros-Pireaus:Champion Jet 1(Sun, Tue, Fri)
- Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Naxos-Ios-Thira:Champion Jet 1
- Piraeus-Serifos-Sifnos-Milos:Champion Jet 2
- Piraeus-Paros-Naxos-Thira:Champion Jet 3
- Piraeus-Syros-Tinos-Mykonos-Naxos-Koufonisi:Jumbo Jet(Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat)
- Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Naxos:Jumbo Jet(Tue, Fri)
- Heraklion-Thira-Ios-Naxos-Mykonos-Paros:Power Jet
- Heraklion-Thira:Express Jet(Sun, Mon, Thu)
- Rethymon-Thira:Elite Jet(Tue, Sat)
- Piraeus-Milos-Folegandros-Thira:Speedrunner Jet
- Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos:Speedrunner Jet 2(Tue, Wed)
- Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonnisos-Mantoudi:Speedrunner Jet 2(Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat)
- Thessaloniki-Limnos-Mytilini:Speedrunner Jet 2(Thu)
- Naxos-Paros-Mykonos-Tinos-Andros-Rafina:Super Runner Jet
- Chania-Milos-Piraeus:Super Runner Jet II
- Milos-Sifnos-Paros-Mykonos-Naxos-Koufonisi-Katapola-Thira-Folegandros-Milos-Sifnos-Paros:Super Jet/Super Jet 2
- Paros-Naxos-Mykonos-Thira-Katapola-Koufonisi-Naxos-Paros-Mykonos-Paros-Sifnos-Milos:Super Jet/Super Jet 2
- Paros-Ios-Thira-Mykonos:Supercat Jet
- Piraeus-Gytheion-Kythira-Antikythira-Kissamos:Aqua Jewel
- Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos-Mantoudi:Iolkos
- Volos-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos:Super Star
- Lavrion-Agios Efstratios-Limnos-Kavala:Aqua Blue
- Lavrion-Kea-Kythnos-Syros-Tinos-Andros-Karystos-Paros-Naxos-Donousa-Amorgos-Koufonisi-Schoinousa-Irakleia-Folegandros-Sikinos-Ios-Thirassia-Thira-Anafi:Finished
References
[edit]- ^https:// ekathimerini /sports/1241085/greek-soccer-powerhouse-aek-sold-to-shipowner-marios-iliopoulos/[bare URL]
- ^Athanasiou, Savvas (4 November 2022)."Παναγιώτης Ηλιόπουλος: Έμεινε στην ιστορία γιατί δρομολόγησε υδροπτέρυγα και ταχύπλοα στο Αιγαίο (" Panagiotis Iliopoulos: He went down in history because he launched hydrofoils and speedboats in the Aegean ")".Mononews(in Greek). Athens.Retrieved7 July2024.
- ^ab"Fleet".Seajets.
- ^"Destinations".
- ^"Seajets receive Lloyd's award".Seajet.Retrieved8 December2018.
- ^"Seajets HSC World Champion jet received Lloyd's award".Ferry Shipping News.12 December 2019.Retrieved12 December2019.
- ^Bailey, Jordan (22 July 2020)."P&O's Former Oceana Acquired By Greek Ferry Operator".Cruise Capital.Retrieved25 July2020.
- ^"Seajets buys two more ex-CMV cruiseships at auction but has no plan for them | TradeWinds".21 October 2020.
- ^"Neonyx Cruises Reveals More Product Details".Cruise Industry News.Charlotte, NC. 30 April 2024. Archived fromthe originalon 21 May 2024.Retrieved25 May2024.
- ^Kalosh, Anne (12 June 2024)."Goddess of the Night reported detained in Italy".Seatrade Cruise News.Colchester. Archived fromthe originalon 16 June 2024.Retrieved21 July2024.
- ^"Goddess of the Night(9239795) ".Equasis.Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy.Retrieved2024-07-21.
- ^"Neonyx Delays Service Start to 2025".Cruise Industry News.Charlotte, NC. 19 July 2024. Archived fromthe originalon 21 July 2024.Retrieved21 July2024.
- ^"Did Seajets Buy the Majesty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean?".3 February 2021.
- ^"Marios Iliopoulos to profit on cruiseship scrap deal Seajets owner could more than double his money as the Columbus heads East".tradewindsnews. 4 March 2021.
External links
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