Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video documents the launch of Austal Hull 395 - Bañaderos Express at Austal Philippines in Balamban, Cebu in April 2021.
The 118 metre trimaran ferry is the second of two identical vessels being delivered to Fred.Olsen Express of the Canary Islands. Her sister ship, Bajamar Express was constructed by Austal Australia and delivered in September 2020.
Bañaderos Express was successfully launched using Austal Philippines' new floating dry dock, the 'Lewek Hercules' for the very first time (capacity: 10,000t deadweight).
Bañaderos Express is a 118 metre aluminium trimaran, capable of transporting more than 1,100 passengers and 276 cars at cruising speeds up to 38 knots. Along with her sister ship, Bajamar Express, the ship features an optimised trimaran hull form and Austal’s industry-leading MARINELINK monitoring and control system.
Bañaderos Express also features class-leading interior amenities and facilities, including multiple bars, kiosks, a retail shop and children’s play area.
The vessel will operate on Fred. Olsen Express’ Santa Cruz, Tenerife, and Agaete, Gran Canaria, routes in the Canary Islands.
For more information, please visit austal.com/news/austal-philippines-launches-118-metre-trimaran-fred-olsen-express
This video documents the launch of Austal Hull 395 - Bañaderos Express at Austal Philippines in Balamban, Cebu in April 2021.
The 118 metre trimaran ferry is the second of two identical vessels being delivered to Fred.Olsen Express of the Canary Islands. Her sister ship, Bajamar Express was constructed by Austal Australia and delivered in September 2020.
Bañaderos Express was successfully launched using Austal Philippines' new floating dry dock, the 'Lewek Hercules' for the very first time (capacity: 10,000t deadweight).
Bañaderos Express is a 118 metre aluminium trimaran, capable of transporting more than 1,100 passengers and 276 cars at cruising speeds up to 38 knots. Along with her sister ship, Bajamar Express, the ship features an optimised trimaran hull form and Austal’s industry-leading MARINELINK monitoring and control system.
Bañaderos Express also features class-leading interior amenities and facilities, including multiple bars, kiosks, a retail shop and children’s play area.
The vessel will operate on Fred. Olsen Express’ Santa Cruz, Tenerife, and Agaete, Gran Canaria, routes in the Canary Islands.
For more information, please visit austal.com/news/austal-philippines-launches-118-metre-trimaran-fred-olsen-express
