March 5, 2001 The first of Hoverspeed’s new Dover based fleet of Superseacats, arrives into Dover harbour today, Monday 5 March. Superseacat One is one of three monohull high speed car ferries being introduced to the Dover – Calais and Ostend routes later this month. The new look fleet will dramatically transform Hoverspeed’s English Channel operations, increasing car and passenger capacity by almost 80% in the highly competitive cross channel market. Built in Italy, the 100 metre long craft operate at speeds of up to 40 knots and can carry 700 passengers and 145 vehicles. Crossing time between Dover and Calais will be just 40 minutes and 2 hours from Dover to Ostend. Hoverspeed’s Superseacat service to Calais will provide up to 10 return sailings daily in addition to three return sailings on the Dover to Ostend route. The new look services are scheduled to start operating from Hoverspeed’s exclusive Dover terminal on Monday 19 March. As a special showcase event prior to beginning operations on the English Channel, sister ship Superseacat Three will be sailing to London on Thursday 15 March, moored alongside HMS Belfast, for a two day promotional visit which will include a public open day on Saturday 17 March from 1000am to 5pm.Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |