HSC Tiger
catamaran ferry built in 1993
HSC Tiger is a 74m fast catamaran ferry last operated by Hanil Express. She was built in 1992 by Incat, Hobart, Australia, as Condor 10 for Condor Ferries and first entered service in 1993. She has also served under the names Hanil Blue Narae and Jaguar.
Concept and construction
In 1989, Condor Ferries announced plans for a £5 million 450 passenger catamaran to be delivered in April 1990. This was to be the largest catamaran of its type in the world, and would be known as Condor 9. Although delivery of Condor 9 was delayed until July 1990, this did not prevent Condor from announcing their intention to enter the car carrying ferry business with an order for a new large catamaran for the 1992 season.
The £40 million contract for the new Condor vessel had been due for signing in September 1990, but after Condor 9 had to be withdrawn only four days after entering service due to sea keeping problems and similar problems being experienced by Hoverspeed Great Britain, Condor opted to delay the order until the issues with Condor 9 had been resolved. The acquisition of a 50% share in Condor Ferries by the Australian logistics and transport company, TNT in 1992 saw the announcement of two new Condor 74 metre car carrying catamarans (one leased) constructed by Incat in Tasmania. An 87 metre craft was to follow in 1996.
Service
1993–1994: Condor Ferries
In the event only one of the three announced vessels joined the fleet, and Condor 10 entered service with Condor Ferries between Weymouth and the Channel Islands in April 1993 replacing the smaller passenger only Condor 9.
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