MS Epsilon
Epsilon is a ROPAX ferry operated by Irish Ferries. The vessel operates between Dublin, Holyhead and Cherbourg.
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| History | |
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| Name: |
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| Owner: | Cartour Srl |
| Operator: |
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| Port of registry: |
2011 onwards: Bari, Italy |
| Route: |
Dublin - Holyhead Dublin - Cherbourg |
| Builder: | Cantieri Navale Visentini |
| Yard number: | 228 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9539054 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 26,375 GT |
| Length: | 186.50 m (611.9 ft)[1] |
| Beam: | 25.60 m (84.0 ft)[1] |
| Draught: | 6.85 m (22.5 ft)[1] |
| Installed power: | 2 x MAN B&W 9L48/60 diesel engines |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Controllable pitch propellers |
| Speed: | 24 knots (44 km/h)[1] |
| Capacity: | 2,860 Lane Meters |
History
The Cartour Epsilon was delivered in 2011 to Sicilian ferry operator Caronte & Tourist.
Irish Ferries
In 2013, the Epsilon was chartered to Irish Ferries to expand their Dublin - Holyhead route, crossing the route twice a day from Tuesday - Saturday, opposite the Stena Superfast X, before running Dublin - Cherbourg from Saturday and returning to Dublin.
On 11 February 2016, Epsilon sustained damage to her cargo, after sailing into Storm Imogen [2] while en route from Cherbourg to Dublin. Afloat.ie reported that the ship met steady forecasted wind speeds of 60 knots, with gusts of up to 105 knots (almost 200 km/h) at times.
References
- "P271 Visemar One". NAOS Ship & Boat Design. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- "Storm Imogen wrecks dozens of cars on ferry sailing". BT.com. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
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