Brødrene Aa delivers carbon fiber catamaran to serve as transport through the Saronic islands

Brødrene Aa (Hyen, Norway) has delivered the first of the Aero catamarans, the Aero 1 Highspeed, to serve the Saronic islands in Greece. The vessel features an aerodynamic and energy-efficient design, accompanied with lightweight carbon fiber trademark construction. All Aero catamarans will operate under the flag of Attica Group (Greece), buyer of the vessels and the main provider of ferry services for passengers and cargo in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Aero 1 Highspeed, at 36 meters in length and 9.7 meters wide, is the first of three Aero catamarans ordered by Attica and will be used to transport three million passengers traveling annually on Saronic routes.With a full load, it will be able to maintain a maximum speed of 32 knots, according to Brødrene Aa. The interior is designed with a focus on comfort, even in rough seas. The spacious passenger accommodation area has large windows, for a view and ample natural light. There are special provisions for the facilitation of passengers with reduced mobility and dedicated area for bicycle transportation. Its construction out of carbon fiber also contributes to a reduction of fuel consumption and air emissions.

“We are pleased and proud that our vessels will soon be sailing in the demanding Greek seas trusted by one of the largest European ferry operators,” Tor Øyvin Aa, CEO of Brødrene Aa, says.

Upon delivery of the Aero 1 Highspeed, Spiros Paschalis, CEO of Attica, adds, “In these challenging times, Attica Group remains focused on providing first class sea transport services to our passengers, with new, innovative and more environmental friendly vessels, to the benefit of our islands and their people and to the Greek tourism and economy.”