Olsen?s big trimaran christened

The newest and most significant vessel yet to arrive on the world fast ferry scene was christened ?Benchijigua Express? in a ceremony at Austal?s yard in Henderson, Western Australia.

Powered by four diesel engines driving three water jets, the Auto Express 127 trimaran will be able to carry 1,350 passengers, 341 cars or 400 truck lane metres and 123 cars at speeds in excess of 40 knots. The new ferry is now undergoing final sea trials before sailing from Fremantle at the end of November on her 9,500 nautical miles delivery voyage to the Canary Islands. Once in home waters the vessel will join ?Bocayna Express?, also built by Austal.