SEASTREAK HIGHLANDS

SEASTREAK HIGHLANDS (IMO: 9270270) sailing under the United States of America flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367347670
• IMO: 9270270
• Call Sign: WDE4031
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: High-Speed Passenger Craft / Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 354 GT
• Length Overall: 47.5 m (155.8 ft)
• Beam: 10.8 m (35.4 ft)
• Draft: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
• Year Built: 2003
• Hull Material: Aluminum
• Decks: 2

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Waterjet
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Service Speed: 35–38 knots
• Maximum Speed: approximately 40 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Austal USA
• Build Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States
• Year Delivered: 2003

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Seastreak LLC
• Operator: Seastreak LLC
• Headquarters: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, United States

Operating Region

• Primary Region: New York Harbor and New Jersey Shore
• Routes Served:
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Midtown Manhattan (West 39th Street Ferry Terminal)
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Lower Manhattan (Pier 11/Wall Street)
• Waters: New York Upper Bay, Lower New York Bay, Raritan Bay, Hudson River approaches
• Operational Classification: Domestic, Coastal/Inland Waters

Vessel Description

The vessel is a high-speed aluminum monohull passenger ferry operating under the Seastreak brand, one of the prominent commuter and excursion ferry services along the New Jersey–New York corridor. Built by Austal USA, a recognized builder of high-speed aluminum vessels, the craft is designed for rapid transit across New York Harbor and the surrounding bay areas. The vessel accommodates commuter traffic between the New Jersey Shore communities and Manhattan, offering a water-based transit alternative to highway and rail routes. Its waterjet propulsion system enables high-speed performance in relatively shallow draft conditions, appropriate for the terminal facilities at Atlantic Highlands. The vessel operates under United States Coast Guard oversight and complies with USCG Subchapter K or equivalent high-speed craft regulations applicable to domestic passenger vessels.