Although most customers want something like a conventional ferry, but faster, manufacturers have generally used materials and construction techniques from the aircraft industry.

Fastest conventional ferry in the world (1999-2009).

It replaced the conventional vehicular ferry with a fast Incat built ferry.

The reasons cited for the replacement by conventional ferries were decreasing passenger patronage, coupled with escalating fuel costs.

Liverpool - Dublin - conventional ferries (all year round)

BornholmerFærgen currently operates a fleet of three ships (one fast ferry and two conventional ferries).

The vessel has spent its entire career on this route, operating alongside the company's conventional ferries.

The catamaran design permits both greater speed and a smoother ride than conventional ferries, he said.

The company's current fleet is made up of two vessels - a conventional ferry and a high speed craft.

Services listed below are, unless otherwise stated, operated by conventional ferries.