KEY WEST EXPRESS

KEY WEST EXPRESS (IMO: 9348895) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 164 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 367098340 IMO: 9348895 Call Sign: WDC9158 Flag: United States Vessel Type: High-Speed Craft / Passenger Ferry AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

Gross Tonnage: 1,677 GT Length Overall: 45.7 m (150 ft) Beam: 14 m (46 ft) Draft: 2.1 m (7 ft) Hull Material: Aluminum Year Built: 2005

Propulsion

Propulsion Type: Water Jet Engines: Four Caterpillar C32 diesel engines Total Power: Approximately 4,000 HP combined Service Speed: 44 knots Maximum Speed: 50+ knots

Shipyard

Builder: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Build Location: Freeland, Washington, United States Year Delivered: 2005

Owner / Operator

Owner: Fort Myers-Key West Express LLC Operator: Key West Express Headquarters: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A Transponder GMDSS Equipped: Yes VHF Radio: Yes Radar: Yes

Operating Region

Primary Route: Fort Myers Beach, Florida to Key West, Florida Secondary Port Calls: Marco Island, Florida (seasonal) Operating Waters: Gulf of Mexico, Florida Bay Domestic Trade: United States coastwise service

Vessel Description

Key West Express is a high-speed aluminum catamaran passenger ferry operating scheduled daily service between Fort Myers Beach and Key West, Florida, with seasonal service from Marco Island. The vessel is capable of carrying several hundred passengers in climate-controlled cabin accommodations along with outdoor deck seating. The journey covers approximately 100 nautical miles and is completed in roughly 3.5 hours at cruising speed, offering an alternative to automobile travel through the Florida Keys. The vessel is equipped with stabilization systems to enhance passenger comfort in open Gulf of Mexico conditions and provides amenities including food and beverage service, restrooms, and entertainment during transit.