A NEW high speed catamaran that will ply its trade on the Solent is on track for completion by 2016.

Red Funnel’s largest ever highspeed passenger ferry Red Jet 6 is set to be the most innovative highspeed vessel yet, offering ground breaking levels of passenger comfort, reliability and safety.

The £6million vessel is being built by Shemara Refit LLP in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight before embarking on its first voyage to Southampton in the middle of next year.

Red Jet 6 will be Red Funnel’s longest catamaran at 41.12 metres, providing passengers with insulated cabins to reduce vibration and noise on cross Solent journeys.

Red Funnel chief executive officer Kevin George said: “We are delighted with the progress being made on Red Jet 6 and we continue to be impressed by the high quality of workmanship from the team at Shemara.”

Find out more about the Red Jet 6 visit redfunnel.co.uk/redjet6.