Shinas is a catamaran ferry in service on the Shinas-Khasab route in Oman, reportedly the fastest diesel ferry in the world.

Faster catamaran ferries were used by Tranz Rail and its competitors.

The name originates from the use of high-speed catamaran ferries.

A high-speed catamaran ferry leaves Bol at 7 a.m., bound for Split, and returns in the late afternoon.

There are seabus (high-speed catamaran ferry) terminals in Kadıköy and Bostancı, and a regional rail running just north of the avenue, which serves the district.

Mr. Imperatore said his company had not yet studied conditions at the site, but noted that the company's catamaran ferry could operate in only four feet of water.

In 1992 there was a trial of summer-season passenger services to Fécamp, France, using a small catamaran ferry.

Next year, NY Waterway, which says it carries 30,000 of the daily commuters, will introduce two new high-speed catamaran ferries, Ms. Herrmann said.

In 1987, the first of three catamaran ferries was added to the Arnold Line fleet.

He was immediately successful, and promoted the idea of fast commuter ferries and turned his company into one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-speed catamaran ferries.