The ferry, named VIDA, was built in 2011 in Norway and is a carbon fibre catamaran with a capacity of 304 passengers, 38.5 metres long, 10.2 metres breadth and has a maximum speed of 33 knots. She will during the summer connect the City of Split with the tourist islands Hvar and Korcula.

“Buying this new catamaran will contribute to creating a stronger Jadrolinija. This means competitiveness for Jadrolinija in concession tenders which are before us, more efficient connectivity to existing lines, more comfort for our passengers and a higher level of service. With prices of used passenger ships in the last 12 months growing, it was necessary to promptly respond to this opportunity, and it is a good price for a catamaran five years old with a very attractive design,” Alan Klanac, CEO of Jadrolinija said.