Aqua Blue

Aqua Blue at Lavrion
History
NameAqua Blue (2018-Present)

Green Arch (1975–1982)

Okudogo No. 8 (1982–1991)

Kydon (1991–1995)

Talos (1995–1999)

Ierapetra L (1999–2016)

Kiara (2017)
Owner
  • Sea Jets Maritime Co. (2017–present)
  • Hiroshima Green Ferry (1975–1982)
  • Kurushima Kosan / Diamond Ferry (1982–1990)
  • ANEK Lines (1990–1999)
  • LANE Sea Lines (1999–2016)
Operator
  • Seajets (2018–present)
  • Hiroshima Green Ferry (1975–1982)
  • Diamond Ferry (1982–1990)
  • ANEK Lines (1991–1999)
  • LANE Sea Lines (1999–2014)
Port of registryPiraeus,  Greece
Ordered1974
BuilderKanda Shipbuilding, Hiroshima, Japan
Yard number197
Launched1975
CompletedJune 1975
Identification
  • IMO: 7429669
  • MMSI: 241620000
  • Call sign: SVAI5
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeRo-Pax ferry
Tonnage12,891 GT
Length137.0 m (449.5 ft)
Beam22.0 m (72.2 ft)
Draft5.9 m (19 ft)
Propulsion2 × Pielstick diesel engines
Speed
  • 17.5 knots (service)
  • 19 knots (max)
Capacity
  • 1,000 passengers
  • 400 cars

Aqua Blue is a conventional passenger-roaming ship of the Seajets company. It is considered one of the most recognizable ships of the Greek coastal shipping fleet, as it has been serving for almost three decades in Greek seas, after an extensive renovation.