Dunkerque Seaways is a ro-pax ferry operated by DFDS Seaways on their cross-channel route between Dover, United Kingdom and Dunkerque, France. She was delivered to Norfolkline in 2005 as Maersk Dunkerque.[1][2]
 Dunkerque Seaways in Dover
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| History | |
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| Name | list error: <br /> list (help) 2005-2010: Maersk Dunkerque 2010 onwards: Dunkerque Seaways |
| Owner | list error: <br /> list (help) 2005-2010: Norfolkline Shipping BV 2010 onwards: DFDS A/S |
| Operator | list error: <br /> list (help) 2005-2010: Norfolkline 2010 onwards: DFDS Seaways |
| Port of registry | Dover, United Kingdom |
| Route | Dover - Dunkerque |
| Ordered | 2003 |
| Builder | Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea |
| Yard number | 1523 |
| Launched | 29 December 2004 |
| Acquired | 27 September 2005 |
| Maiden voyage | 9 November 2005 |
| Identification | list error: <br /> list (help) Callsign MJTL2 IMO number: 9293076 MMSI number: 235028825 |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Norfolkline 'D' class ro-pax ferry |
| Tonnage | 35,923 GT |
| Displacement | 6,787 tonnes deadweight (DWT) |
| Length | 186.65 m (612.37 ft) |
| Beam | 28.00 m (91.86 ft) |
| Depth | 6.80 m (22.31 ft) |
| Decks | 9 |
| Installed power | list error: <br /> list (help) 4 × MAN 8L48/ 60B diesels combined 38400 kW |
| Speed | 25 knots |
| Capacity | list error: <br /> list (help) 780 passengers 200 cars 120 trucks 1800 lanemeters |
| Crew | 70 |
Career
Norfolkline, a subsidiary of the Danish shipping company Maersk, placed an order with Samsung Heavy Industries for three ro-pax ferries to replace older ships on the cross-channel route between Dover and Dunkerque. Maersk Dunkerque was the first of her class. She was built at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard in Geoje, South Korea.[1] She was delivered in September 2005 and made her maiden voyage on 9 November 2005.[3] In July 2010, following the acquisition of Norfolkline by DFDS Seaways, the ship was renamed Dunkerque Seaways and rebranded in DFDS Seaways livery.[3]
Layout and facilities
'Dunkerque Seaways has two vehicle decks; a lower deck for freight vehicles and an upper deck for passenger cars. Her passenger facilities are arranged over two decks and include three restaurants, a bar, shop, children's play area, games arcade and Bureau de Change. There are seven lifts. The crew accommodation includes cabins, a dayroom, offices, laundry, stores and mess facilities for officers and crew.
An prominent feature on board are the large panoramic windows at the front and the side with their uninterrupted sea views.
Sister ships
Dunkerque Seaways has two sister ships operating on the same service: Delft Seaways and Dover Seaways.
References
- ^ a b "Dunkerque Seaways (9293076)". LR ships in class. Lloyd's Register. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
- ^ "Maersk Dunkerque welcomed to UK fleet" (Press release). United Kingdom: Maritime and Coastguard Agency. 2005-10-27. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
- ^ a b "Dunkerque Seaways (9293076)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
Gallery
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Deck plan on board the Maersk Dunkerque.
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Rear deck. -
Upper deck and the funnel.
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