The contract to build this latest addition to the Red Funnel fleet was secured locally against significant competition from shipyards around the world.

RED JET 6 is the most eco-friendly vessel in Red Funnel’s fleet with a host of design features to reduce running costs and protect the environment in line with the company’s ISO 14001 accreditation.

In a break with Red Funnel tradition, the craft is fitted with four main engines rather than two. Each MTU 2000 series diesel powers a MJP 500 waterjet unit. This configuration helps reduce fuel consumption by 11% vs. RED JET 4 and 30% vs. RED JET 5, provide high levels of in-service reliability and ensure emissions comply with the IMO Tier II regulations.
Other technical innovations to help reduce fuel consumption include the use of vinyl instead of paint for the superstructure to reduce weight and the application of the latest Teflon hull coatings to minimise drag through the water.

RED JET 6 is configured to carry 275 passengers, who will experience a quiet, spacious and well-lit cabin fitted with leather seats and a sophisticated air-handling system designed to dry, cool or warm the air automatically. A new high bandwidth ship-to-shore Wi-Fi system has been specified which will be free for customers and the latest travel information system will be installed to show connecting services for buses, coaches, trains and flights in real-time.