HSC Francisco is a high-speed catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania.

Powered by liquefied natural gas,[4] she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph).

Propulsion is by two GE LM2500 gas turbines, coupled with two Wärtsilä water-jets.

The catamaran is owned and operated by Argentine-Uruguayan ferry company Buquebus.

Francisco plies the 146-nautical-mile (270 km; 168 mi) sea route between Buenos Aires and Montevideo,[5] in around two hours and 45 minutes.