SNAV ORION

SNAV ORION (IMO: 9305922) sailing under the Italy flag. It has an overall length of 161 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 247128500
• IMO Number: 9305922
• Call Sign: IRBQ
• Flag State: Italy
• Vessel Type: High Speed Craft / Passenger Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 5,595 GT
• Length Overall: 98.4 meters
• Beam: 26.7 meters
• Draft: 3.6 meters
• Year Built: 2004
• Hull Material: Aluminum

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Waterjet
• Engine Configuration: Gas Turbine and Diesel combination
• Service Speed: approximately 35 knots
• Maximum Speed: approximately 38 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Fincantieri
• Country: Italy
• Year Delivered: 2004

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SNAV S.p.A. (Società di Navigazione Alta Velocità)
• Operator: SNAV S.p.A.
• Country of Registration: Italy

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Tyrrhenian Sea
• Service Areas: Naples to Palermo, Sicily, and Aeolian Islands routes
• Operating Sea: Mediterranean Sea

Vessel Description

SNAV Orion is a high-speed aluminum monohull passenger and vehicle ferry operated by SNAV S.p.A., an Italian shipping company. Built by Fincantieri in 2004, the vessel is part of SNAV's fast ferry fleet serving routes across the Tyrrhenian Sea, primarily connecting the Italian mainland with Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. The vessel is capable of carrying passengers and vehicles at high speed, offering significantly reduced crossing times compared to conventional ferries. As a high-speed craft, the vessel operates under specific HSC Code regulations and is subject to flag state oversight under the Italian Maritime Authority.