In July 2007, a small company, made a large committement. Island Express / Gili Cat, ran Gili Cat 1 from Padang Bai to Gil Trawangan – Lombok, to become the first company to commit to a daily scheduled service between Mainland Bali and the Gili Islands -Lombok.
Utilsing the shortest possible ocean transit between mainland Bali and Lombok, Gili Cat quickly earned a reputation for reliability and a professional approach to safety and service.
The company’s commitment was further highlighted with the launch of a second and now flag ship vessel, Gili Cat 11, in April 2008
Now firmly established as the premier fast boat service between Mainland Bali and Gili Trawangan – Lombok, Gili Cat maintains a 97 % on time record to date.
On the last day of 2008, Gili Cat achieved a significant milestone
On December 31st 2008, Gili Cat’s international standard vessels and crew surpassed a combined 2500 logged operating hours specific to the crossing between Bali and Gili Trawangan – Lombok. With a combined experience of 68 years in the marine industry, The 2500 hr milestone consolidates the Gili Cat Crew as not only the most qualified and experienced seaman operating this service, but also the most experienced crews specific to fast boat transits between Bali and Gili Trawangan-Lombok.
All Gili Cat Vessels are built, equipped, operated and insured to international commercial marine standards. All Gili Cat Crew hold current certificates as required by the Indonesian Maritime Authorities to control passenger vessels. All Gili Cat vessels carry complete maritime safety and communication equipment.
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