HIGHSPEED 3 (ΧΑΪΣΠΙΝΤ 3)
-Hellenic Seaways
ex-THUNDER (ΘΑΝΤΕΡ) of Fast Ferries (2019-2024)
Built in 1998 (age 27). Registered in Piraeus. Current line: None (under refit in Piraeus)
The high speed ferry THUNDER was built in 1998 in Australia, as the TURGUT ÖZAL for the Turkish company İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri (İDO). She was deployed on the İstanbul-Bandırma line on the Marmara Sea. After serving the latter for 21 years, she was sold to the Greek company Fast Ferries, hence becoming their first-ever fully-owned high speed craft. She was renamed THUNDER and she underwent a conversion in Perama and Salamina throughout 2020. She began service in 2021 on the Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos line on the Cyclades, where she also operated in 2022. In 2023 she was deployed on the Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Santorini-Heraklion line. After the 2024 season concluded, she was sold to Hellenic Seaways, and she was renamed HIGHSPEED 3, thus becoming the second ship in the history of the company to take that name (after the original HIGHSPEED 3, which operated for the company from 2000 to 2010, and she is now known as the MOROCCO EXPRESS 1 of the Moroccan company Africa Morocco Link). She resumed her service on the Piraeus-Syros-Mykonos-Paros-Ios-Santorini-Heraklion line in 2025.
PHOTOS (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024):
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, just a few days before her entry to service under Fast Ferries (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, just a few days before her entry to service under Fast Ferries (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, just a few days before her entry to service under Fast Ferries (7/2021).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus, a few days prior to her introduction on the Cyclades (7/2021).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus, a few days prior to her introduction on the Cyclades (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen resting in Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen resting in Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen resting in Piraeus (7/2021).
The bow of the THUNDER in Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (7/2021).
The bow of the THUNDER in Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER maneuvering as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER maneuvering as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER maneuvering as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER completing her maneuvering procedure, as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER completing her maneuvering procedure, as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER completing her maneuvering procedure, as she departs Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER now heading towards the exit of the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER now heading towards the exit of the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER now heading towards the exit of the port of Piraeus (7/2021).
The THUNDER leaving Piraeus in order to head towards Syros (7/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus at dawn (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus at dawn (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus at dawn (8/2021).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2021).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus at dawn (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus at dawn (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus at dawn (8/2022).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER having just exited the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER having just exited the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER having just exited the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER resting in the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER resting in the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER resting in the port of Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (8/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, having now started her annual winter lay-up following the completion of her summer services (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, having now started her annual winter lay-up following the completion of her summer services (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, having now started her annual winter lay-up following the completion of her summer services (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER spotted in the port of Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER spotted in the port of Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (9/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER in Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (10/2022).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus (10/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (12/2022).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during her annual winter lay-up (1/2023).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during her annual winter lay-up (1/2023).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during her annual winter lay-up (1/2023).
The THUNDER seen undergoing during her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (1/2023).
The THUNDER seen undergoing during her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (1/2023).
The THUNDER seen during her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (2/2023).
The THUNDER seen during her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (2/2023).
The THUNDER seen during her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (2/2023).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus during the morning (3/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen in the port of Piraeus (4/2023).
The stern of the THUNDER as she is seen in Piraeus (4/2023).
The stern of the THUNDER as she is seen in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen continuing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen continuing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (4/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen continuing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen continuing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen continuing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the evening (5/2023).
The THUNDER seen having returned to Piraeus, after having completed her trip from Heraklion via the Cyclades (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen having returned to Piraeus, after having completed her trip from Heraklion via the Cyclades (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen while undergoing her maneuvering procedure in the port of Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen while undergoing her maneuvering procedure in the port of Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen while undergoing her maneuvering procedure in the port of Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen having completed her maneuvering procedure and now about to dock in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen having completed her maneuvering procedure and now about to dock in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen as she is docking in the port of Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen as she is docking in the port of Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in Piraeus (8/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus, after having completed her summer service and having started her annual winter lay-up (11/2023).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus, after having completed her summer service and having started her annual winter lay-up (11/2023).
The stern of the THUNDER seen as she is docked in Piraeus (11/2023).
The THUNDER seen performing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (11/2023).
The THUNDER seen performing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (11/2023).
The THUNDER seen performing her annual winter lay-up in Piraeus (11/2023).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the evening (12/2023).
The stern of the THUNDER seen as she is docked in Piraeus (12/2023).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, while undergoing her annual winter refit (2/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the early morning (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the early morning (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during the final stage of her annual winter refit (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during the final stage of her annual winter refit (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus, during the final stage of her annual winter refit (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in docked in the port of Piraeus (4/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning, having resumed her service from Piraeus to the Cyclades and Heraklion (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning, having resumed her service from Piraeus to the Cyclades and Heraklion (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning, having resumed her service from Piraeus to the Cyclades and Heraklion (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the morning (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen departing the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen leaving Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen leaving Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen leaving Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen heading towards the exit of the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen heading towards the exit of the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen about to enter the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just entered the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just entered the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just entered the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus after having returned from Heraklion and the Cyclades (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus after having returned from Heraklion and the Cyclades (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just arrived in the port of Piraeus after having returned from Heraklion and the Cyclades (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen heading towards her docking spot in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen about to begin her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen undergoing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen as she is completing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen as she is completing her maneuvering procedure in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen docking in Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in the port of Piraeus (5/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the evening (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the evening (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the evening (6/2024).
The THUNDER spotted in the port of Piraeus during the evening (6/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (7/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (7/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (7/2024).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus during the late evening (7/2024).
The THUNDER seen docked in Piraeus during the late evening (7/2024).
The THUNDER seen as she is docking in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen as she is docking in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen having just docked in the port of Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER docked in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen in Piraeus during the late evening (8/2024).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER spotted in Piraeus (8/2024).
The THUNDER seen docked in the port of Piraeus, in what proved to be my final picture of the ship under that name and under Fast Ferries. Indeed, after the 2024 summer season concluded, she was sold to Hellenic Seaways, for whom she was refitted as the HIGHSPEED 3 (8/2024).
My first picture of the ship as the HIGHSPEED 3, after her acquisition by Hellenic Seaways and the first refit that she underwent under the latter in Salamina. She is now undergoing her annual winter refit in Piraeus (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3, the newest acquisition of Hellenic Seaways, seen docked in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3, the newest acquisition of Hellenic Seaways, seen docked in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3, the newest acquisition of Hellenic Seaways, seen docked in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus during the morning. She became the first high speed ferry to have been acquired by Hellenic Seaways since the ex-HIGHSPEED 6 (which now operates in Spain), which had joined the company in 2010 (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus during the morning (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 spotted in Piraeus. She was the second ship of Hellenic Seaways to have that name, following the original HIGHSPEED 3, which operated for the company from 2000 to 2010, before she was sold to the now-defunct Moroccan company Comarit (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus, while undergoing her annual winter refit, and before she proceeded to undergo a larger refurbishment ahead of her entry to service under Hellenic Seaways (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus, while undergoing her annual winter refit, and before she proceeded to undergo a larger refurbishment ahead of her entry to service under Hellenic Seaways (12/2024).
The HIGHSPEED 3 seen in Piraeus, while undergoing her annual winter refit, and before she proceeded to undergo a larger refurbishment ahead of her entry to service under Hellenic Seaways (12/2024).