Created in 1991, the SARL Aremiti, “The Wings of the Ocean”, is a family owned company, based in Papeete, Tahiti. They carry passengers, goods and vehicles between the island of Tahiti and the adjacent island of Moorea. Throughout the years, the fleet has been renewed to offer faster and more comfortable crossings.
The 851gt Corsaire was built in 1994 by Saint Malo Navale as the Emeraude for Emeraude Line’s service between Saint Malo and the Channel islands. after Emeraude Lines went into liquidation she was acquired by Aremiti and renamed Corsaire. She is currently for sale.
The 4,063gt Aremiti Ferry 2 is the most recent of the fleet. She was built in 2013 by Austal Philippines at Balamban and is capable of 20 knots. She can carry 967 passengers and 146 vehicles. Top right: The 1,447gt Aremiti 5 was built in 2004 by Austal at Fremantle. She can carry 697 passengers and 30 vehicles and can attain a speed of 30 knots, completing the journey to Moorea in 35 minutes.
The 973gt Aremiti 4 was built in 2000 by Kvaerner Fjellstrand at Singapore. She was originally intended to be delivered to Virtu Rapid of Malta as San Gwann but she did not meet the owners specifications and she eventually joined Aremiti. She can carry 435 passengers and 20 vehicles at a speed of 30 knots.
The 1,447gt Aremiti 5 was built in 2004 by Austal at Fremantle. She can carry 697 passengers and 30 vehicles and can attain a speed of 30 knots, completing the journey to Moorea in 35 minutes.
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