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MV Pyxis<\/strong> is a\u00a0Pyxis Class<\/strong>\u00a0passenger ferry<\/a> owned and operated by\u00a0San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/a>. It frequently serves the Vallejo Ferry<\/a>\u00a0route. It has capacity for 445 passengers, 24 bikes, features onboard restrooms, snacks, drinks and WIFI, and is wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel was built by Dakota Creek Industries at a cost of $23 million. It began service in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It uses two MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4 engines and two Hamilton HT810 water jets for propulsion. The Pyxis can reach a service speed of 34 knots (39 miles per hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MV Pyxis measures 44 meters in length and its hull is made of aluminum. It runs on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and has a fuel capacity of 4,400 gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pyxis, pronounced \u201cpik-sis,\u201d is named for a small constellation in the southern sky. The constellation\u2019s full name \u2013 Pyxis Nautica — is Latin for a mariner\u2019s compass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Pyxis Class Ferries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n