MONSOON CLIPPER (Thames Clippers - www.thamesclippers.com) at Embankment Pier on 20th May 2008

The first four of six new catamarans entered service in September/October 2007. These were Tornado Clipper, Typhoon Clipper, Monsoon Clipper and Cyclone Clipper. Two further boats Aurora Clipper and Meteor Clipper arrived in Tilbury on 3rd February 2008, and entered service later in the month.

IMO number: 9451795
Name of ship: MONSOON CLIPPER
Call Sign: MVMT6
Built: Brisbane Ship Construction, Australia, 2007
Length: 38m
Beam: 9.30m
Depth: 2.75m
Passengers: 220
Engine: 2 x MTU V10 2000
Speed: 30 knots

Photo: © 2008 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk