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'''''Benchijigua Express''''' is a [[High-speed craft|fast ferry]], operated by the [[Spain|Spanish]]-[[Norway|Norwegian]] shipping company [[Fred. Olsen Express|Fred. Olsen S.A.]] between the [[Canary Islands]], [[Tenerife]], [[La Gomera]] and [[La Palma]] in the [[Atlantic]]. It was delivered to Olsen in April 2005. At {{convert|127|m|ft}} long, the ''Benchijigua Express'' is the second-longest [[trimaran]] in the world, less than a metre shy of the [[Independence class littoral combat ship|''Independence'' class littoral combat ship]], which was based on ''Benchijigua Express''{{'}}s design. Her body is made of [[aluminium]] with a special offshore coating, and is the second-largest vessel with an aluminium hull. The ship's name, derived from the village of [[Benchijigua]] on La Gomera where Fred Olsen had property, was previously used twice since 1999.
'''''Benchijigua Express''''' is a [[High-speed craft|fast ferry]], operated by [[Fred. Olsen Express]] between the [[Canary Islands]], [[Tenerife]], [[La Gomera]] and [[La Palma]] in the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. She was delivered in April 2005. At {{convert|126|m|ft}} long, the ferry is the second-longest type of [[trimaran]] in the world, less than two metres shy of the [[Littoral combat ship|littoral combat ships]] of the [[Independence class littoral combat ship|''Independence'' class]] which were based on ''Benchijigua Express''{{'}}s design. Her body is made of [[aluminium]] with a special offshore coating, and is the second-largest vessel with an aluminium hull. The ship's name, derived from the village of [[Benchijigua]] on La Gomera where [[Fredrik Olsen]] had property, was previously used twice since 1999.


==Design and construction==
==Design and construction==
The ''Benchijigua Express'' was built in [[Henderson, Western Australia]] by [[Austal]]. The vessel is {{convert|126.65|m}} long, {{convert|30.4|m}} wide, and has a draught of {{convert|4|m}}. She can reach speeds of {{convert|42|kn|lk=in}}, although her normal service speed is {{convert|36|kn}}.
The ''Benchijigua Express'' was built by [[Austal]] in [[Henderson, Western Australia]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200501112743/https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20030620/pdf/00366484.pdf Austal Ferry Contract Heralds a New Era in Fast Sea Transportation] Austal 20 June 2003</ref> The vessel is {{convert|126.65|m}} long, {{convert|30.4|m}} wide, and has a draught of {{convert|4|m}}. She can reach speeds of {{convert|42|kn|lk=in}}, although her normal service speed is {{convert|36|kn}}.


The vessel is powered by four [[diesel engine]]s of MTU&nbsp;Series&nbsp;8000 (20V&nbsp;8000&nbsp;M71L<ref name="dnv"/>), each with 9,100&nbsp;kW<ref name="dnv"/> at 1,150&nbsp;[[Revolutions per minute|rpm]]<ref name="dnv"/> driven electric generators, housed in two engine rooms. Each of the two diesels in the rear engine-room drive one Kamewa 125 SII<ref name="fo"/> steerable waterjet propulsion from Rolls-Royce. The overall performance of both machines at the front engine room is transferred to a [[Kamewa]] 180 BII booster waterjet.<ref name="fo"/> The electrical energy is generated by four MTU&nbsp;12V&nbsp;2000&nbsp;M40 generator units.<ref name="Austal2"/>
The vessel is powered by four [[diesel engine]]s of [[MTU Friedrichshafen|MTU]]&nbsp;Series&nbsp;8000 (20V&nbsp;8000&nbsp;M71L<ref name="dnv"/>), each with 9,100&nbsp;kW<ref name="dnv"/> at 1,150&nbsp;[[Revolutions per minute|rpm]]<ref name="dnv"/> driven electric generators, housed in two engine rooms. Each of the two diesels in the rear engine-room drive one Kamewa 125 SII<ref name="fo"/> steerable waterjet propulsion from [[Rolls-Royce Power Systems|Rolls-Royce]]. The overall performance of both machines at the front engine room is transferred to a [[Kamewa]] 180 BII booster waterjet.<ref name="fo"/> The electrical energy is generated by four MTU&nbsp;12V&nbsp;2000&nbsp;M40 generator units.<ref name="Austal2"/>


Up to 1,291<ref name="shiptech"/> passengers are distributed on two decks. Due to the short crossing time, there are no passenger cabins. For vehicle transport there are 123 car spaces and {{convert|450|m|ft}} of truck lane; the latter can be converted into an additional 218 car spaces.<ref name="shiptech"/> The vehicle deck can be loaded and unloaded in 30 minutes.
Up to 1,291<ref name="shiptech"/> passengers are distributed on two decks. Due to the short crossing time, there are no passenger cabins. For vehicle transport there are 123 car spaces and {{convert|450|m|ft}} of truck lane; the latter can be converted into an additional 218 car spaces.<ref name="shiptech"/> The vehicle deck can be loaded and unloaded in 30 minutes.


==Predecessor==
==Predecessor==
The ship's name is now used for the third time since 1999. The first ''Benchijigua Express'' (IMO number: 9206712) was entered into service in 1999 and renamed ''[[Bentayga Express]]'' later in 1999. The second ''Benchijigua Express'' (IMO No: 9213337) started its service between [[Los Cristianos]] and [[San Sebastián|San Sebastian]] in January 2000. In November 2004 she was renamed ''[[Bentago Express]]'' to free the name for this vessel.
The ship's name is now used for the third time since 1999. The first ''Benchijigua Express'' (IMO number: 9206712) was entered into service in 1999 and renamed ''Bentayga Express'' later in 1999. The second ''Benchijigua Express'' (IMO No: 9213337) started its service between [[Los Cristianos]] and [[San Sebastián de La Gomera|San Sebastián]] in January 2000. In November 2004 she was renamed ''Bentago Express'' to free the name for this vessel.


==Related designs==
==Related designs==
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==References==
==References==
<references>
<references>
<ref name="CHR">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-11-08/Fred-Olsen-S-A-and-Austal-Celebrate-a-Christening.aspx |access-date=2013-12-27 |date=2004-11-08 |title=Fred. Olsen, S.A. and Austal Celebrate a Christening |publisher=AUSTAL |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228090254/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-11-08/Fred-Olsen-S-A-and-Austal-Celebrate-a-Christening.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-28 |df= }}</ref>
<ref name="CHR">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-11-08/Fred-Olsen-S-A-and-Austal-Celebrate-a-Christening.aspx |access-date=2013-12-27 |date=2004-11-08 |title=Fred. Olsen, S.A. and Austal Celebrate a Christening |publisher=Austal |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228090254/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-11-08/Fred-Olsen-S-A-and-Austal-Celebrate-a-Christening.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-28 }}</ref>
<ref name="fo">{{cite web |url=http://www.fredolsen.es/en-US/ferry%20in%20canary%20islands/fleet/Ship%20Benchijiguaexpress/main%20particulars.aspx |title=Benchijigua Express: Specifications (Datenblatt) |publisher=Fred Olsen Express |access-date=2013-12-27}}</ref>
<ref name="fo">{{cite web |url=http://www.fredolsen.es/en-US/ferry%20in%20canary%20islands/fleet/Ship%20Benchijiguaexpress/main%20particulars.aspx |title=Benchijigua Express: Specifications (Datenblatt) |publisher=Fred Olsen Express |access-date=2013-12-27}}</ref>
<ref name="Austal2">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/05-04-13/Trimaran-to-Dominate-High-Speed-Sea-Transport.aspx |title=Trimaran to Dominate High Speed Sea Transport |publisher=AUSTAL |access-date=2010-12-29 |date=2005-04-13 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230231710/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/05-04-13/Trimaran-to-Dominate-High-Speed-Sea-Transport.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-30 |df= }}</ref>
<ref name="Austal2">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/05-04-13/Trimaran-to-Dominate-High-Speed-Sea-Transport.aspx |title=Trimaran to Dominate High Speed Sea Transport |publisher=Austal |access-date=2010-12-29 |date=2005-04-13 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230231710/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/05-04-13/Trimaran-to-Dominate-High-Speed-Sea-Transport.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-30 }}</ref>
<ref name="Austal3">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-09-26/Austal-Launches-World-s-Largest-Aluminium-Ship.aspx |publisher=AUSTAL |date=2004-09-26 |title=Austal Launches World's Largest Aluminium Ship |access-date=2010-12-29 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228120848/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-09-26/Austal-Launches-World-s-Largest-Aluminium-Ship.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-28 |df= }}</ref>
<ref name="Austal3">{{cite web |url=http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-09-26/Austal-Launches-World-s-Largest-Aluminium-Ship.aspx |publisher=Austal |date=2004-09-26 |title=Austal Launches World's Largest Aluminium Ship |access-date=2010-12-29 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228120848/http://www.austal.com/en/media/media-releases/04-09-26/Austal-Launches-World-s-Largest-Aluminium-Ship.aspx |archivedate=2013-12-28 }}</ref>
<ref name="shiptech">{{cite web |url=http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/benchijigua/ |title=Benchijigua Express — Trimaran Vehicle/Passenger |publisher=Ship Technology |access-date=2010-12-29}}</ref>
<ref name="shiptech">{{cite web |url=http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/benchijigua/ |title=Benchijigua Express — Trimaran Vehicle/Passenger |publisher=Ship Technology |access-date=2010-12-29}}</ref>
<ref name="taktikz">{{cite web |url=http://taktikz.com/2009/03/11/independence-class-lcs/ |title=Independence Class LCS |publisher=taktikz.com |access-date=2015-01-23 |language=EN}}</ref>
<ref name="taktikz">{{cite web |url=http://taktikz.com/2009/03/11/independence-class-lcs/ |title=Independence Class LCS |publisher=taktikz.com |access-date=2015-01-23 |language=EN}}</ref>
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==External links ==
==External links ==
{{Commons category-inline|Benchijigua Express (ship, 2005)}}
{{Commons category-inline|IMO 9299056}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090501104008/http://www.fredolsen.es/PublicSite/FredOlsenExpress/I-BenchijiguaExpress.aspx Fred. Olsen Express]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090501104008/http://www.fredolsen.es/PublicSite/FredOlsenExpress/I-BenchijiguaExpress.aspx Fred. Olsen Express]
* [http://www.austal.com/ships/benchijigua-express Info at AUSTAL]
* [http://www.austal.com/ships/benchijigua-express Info at Austal]


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Latest revision as of 23:39, 9 January 2025

Benchijigua Express leaving Los Cristianos
History
Spain
NameBenchijigua Express
OwnerFred Olsen Express[1]
OperatorFred Olsen Express
Port of registrySanta Cruz de Tenerife[1]
BuilderAustal[1]
Yard numberH260[1]
Laid down11 November 2003[1]
Launched25 September 2004[1][2]
Christened5 November 2004[3]
Completed12 April 2005
Identification
StatusIn service
NotesHSC-Passenger B
General characteristics
Tonnage3,504 GT[1]
Length126.0 m (413.4 ft)[1]
Beam30.4 m (99.7 ft)[1]
Draught4.06 m (13.3 ft)[1]
Installed power
  • 4 MTU Diesel,
  • 36,400 kW in total[1]
Propulsion3 Jet Type Propellers[1]
Speed36 kn (67 km/h; 41 mph)
Capacity
  • 1,350 passengers
  • 337 vehicles
Crew22

Benchijigua Express is a fast ferry, operated by Fred. Olsen Express between the Canary Islands, Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean. She was delivered in April 2005. At 126 metres (413 ft) long, the ferry is the second-longest type of trimaran in the world, less than two metres shy of the littoral combat ships of the Independence class which were based on Benchijigua Express's design. Her body is made of aluminium with a special offshore coating, and is the second-largest vessel with an aluminium hull. The ship's name, derived from the village of Benchijigua on La Gomera where Fredrik Olsen had property, was previously used twice since 1999.

Design and construction

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The Benchijigua Express was built by Austal in Henderson, Western Australia.[4] The vessel is 126.65 metres (415.5 ft) long, 30.4 metres (100 ft) wide, and has a draught of 4 metres (13 ft). She can reach speeds of 42 knots (78 km/h; 48 mph), although her normal service speed is 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph).

The vessel is powered by four diesel engines of MTU Series 8000 (20V 8000 M71L[1]), each with 9,100 kW[1] at 1,150 rpm[1] driven electric generators, housed in two engine rooms. Each of the two diesels in the rear engine-room drive one Kamewa 125 SII[5] steerable waterjet propulsion from Rolls-Royce. The overall performance of both machines at the front engine room is transferred to a Kamewa 180 BII booster waterjet.[5] The electrical energy is generated by four MTU 12V 2000 M40 generator units.[6]

Up to 1,291[7] passengers are distributed on two decks. Due to the short crossing time, there are no passenger cabins. For vehicle transport there are 123 car spaces and 450 metres (1,480 ft) of truck lane; the latter can be converted into an additional 218 car spaces.[7] The vehicle deck can be loaded and unloaded in 30 minutes.

Predecessor

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The ship's name is now used for the third time since 1999. The first Benchijigua Express (IMO number: 9206712) was entered into service in 1999 and renamed Bentayga Express later in 1999. The second Benchijigua Express (IMO No: 9213337) started its service between Los Cristianos and San Sebastián in January 2000. In November 2004 she was renamed Bentago Express to free the name for this vessel.

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Austal and General Dynamics based the hull design of the Independence class littoral combat ship on the Benchijigua Express design.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Benchijigua Express (G110920)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Austal Launches World's Largest Aluminium Ship". Austal. 26 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Fred. Olsen, S.A. and Austal Celebrate a Christening". Austal. 8 November 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  4. ^ Austal Ferry Contract Heralds a New Era in Fast Sea Transportation Austal 20 June 2003
  5. ^ a b "Benchijigua Express: Specifications (Datenblatt)". Fred Olsen Express. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Trimaran to Dominate High Speed Sea Transport". Austal. 13 April 2005. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  7. ^ a b "Benchijigua Express — Trimaran Vehicle/Passenger". Ship Technology. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  8. ^ "Independence Class LCS". taktikz.com. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
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