Red Funnel – Red Jet 6

Construction of the Red Jet 6, a 40m high-speed catamaran costing around £6m to build, is well underway on the Isle of Wight, the first of her kind to be built by UK businesses for 15 years. With tenders for the build received from across the globe, Red Funnel finally placed the order with Shemara Refit LLP.

This latest addition to Red Funnel’s fleet aims to improve passenger accommodation, reduce fuel consumption and improve efficiency. With the capacity to carry 275 passengers in a spacious, well-lit cabin with ship-to-shore Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art air-handling system (not to mention the capability of holding 22 bicycles!), it’s no surprise to read that passenger comfort, safety, and the environment were at the forefront of the design process.  

With the build underway on the island, we are thrilled to be able to play a small part in the creation of this vessel. Two of our team, David Dunn (Rapid Welding) and Damian Bryant (RentArc), have developed a good working relationship with Shemara Refit from the very start of the process, initially supplying welding consumables such as grinding discs, wire and gauntlets, as well as straight line cutters and hiring aluminium welding sets. More recently, an order was placed for 12 Kemppi FastMigs with the Supersnake system – ideal for boat building and welding in confined spaces. 

With Summer 2016 the deadline for completion for Red Jet 6, we are delighted to have been involved in this exciting project from the start. One of our greatest strengths is maintaining excellent relationships with our customers, and we are proud to be Shemara Refit’s first port of call for all their welding needs.

For more information on the Red Jet 6, click here.