She was built by North West Bay Ships in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

[1] After her launch on 20 February 2003 the catamaran was placed aboard a heavy lift ship to be transported to Southampton which arrived on 9 May 2003.

[1] She was officially named by Dame Ellen MacArthur on 18 June 2003 and entered service five days later.

[1] During those 5 days the ship was used for a number of excursions including following the Round the Island Race.

[1] On 11 November 2008 Red Jet 4 was used on a number of sightseeing trips to view Queen Elizabeth 2 before it left Southampton for the final time.