Red Jet 4
ship built in 2003
MV Red Jet 4 is a passenger catamaran ferry. It was operated by Red Funnel on its route from Southampton to Cowes from 2003 until 2024 when it was sold to Namhae Express Company, South Korea.
History
She was built by North West Bay Ships in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. After her launch on 20 February 2003 the catamaran was placed aboard a heavy lift ship to be transported to Southampton which arrived on 9 May 2003. She was officially named by Ellen MacArthur on 18 June 2003 and entered service five days later. During those five days the ship was used for a number of excursions including following the Round the Island Race.
On 11 November 2008 Red Jet 4 was used on a number of sightseeing trips to view Queen Elizabeth 2 before it left Southampton for the final time.
In March 2024 Red Funnel announced that Red Jet 4 had been withdrawn from service citing declining passenger numbers. In May 2024 Red Jet 4 was sold to South Korean ferry operator Namhae Express Company leaving aboard the ship AAL Kobe.
Incidents
On 5 November 2016, while passing Fawley en route to Cowes, Red Jet 4 was in a sidelong collision with a man riding a jet ski.
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