The New Image of the Cypriot Catamaran “Poniente Jet”

Upon its exit from the dry dock at Gibdock, this is the still partially painted maritime image of the Cypriot-flagged catamaran “Poniente Jet” (IMO 9020225), which will soon operate on the Algeciras-Tangier route for FRS Iberia. As our readers know, this is the former “HSC Ártemis”, the only vessel from the failed Ponte Ferries initiative, which aimed to establish a route between Malta and southern Sicily.

This is an aging catamaran, in service since 1999 when it debuted on the Agaete route for Fred. Olsen Express.

The vessel has well-preserved interiors, but maritime media from Malta indicate that during the time it was under the ownership of Ponte Ferries, it frequently experienced engine problems.

This is an aging catamaran, in service since 1999 when it debuted on the Agaete route for Fred. Olsen under the name “Bonanza Express”.

Photo: Daniel Ferro for puentedemando.com