Express 1
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| History | |
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| Name |
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| Operator |
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| Port of registry | |
| Builder | Incat, Tasmania, Australia |
| Yard number | 066 |
| Launched | 24 December 2008 |
| Identification | IMO number: 9501590[1] |
| Status | in service |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Tonnage | 10,503 GT (Gross tons) |
| Length | 112.6 m (369.4 ft) |
| Beam | 30.5 m (100.1 ft) |
| Draft | 3.93 m (12.9 ft) |
| Installed power | 4 x MAN 20V 28/33D diesel engines (9000 kW each) |
| Propulsion | 4 x Wärtsilä LJX 1500SR waterjets |
| Speed | 40 knots |
| Capacity |
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Express 1 is a high-speed catamaran operated by Molslinjen between Rønne and Ystad. Along with its sister ship, the Express 2, they are the world's largest diesel-powered catamarans.[3]
History
[edit source]Express 1 was built in 2009 at by Incat in Tasmania, Australia as MGC 66 for MGC Chartering Limited. Upon completion the vessel was bareboat chartered to French ferry operator LD Lines and renamed Norman Arrow.
In June 2009 the Norman Arrow entered service between Dover and Boulogne. For the 2010 season the Norman Arrow was transferred to the Portsmouth to Le Havre route.[citation needed]
On 28 August 2010 the Norman Arrow hit a mooring dolphin whilst berthing in Le Havre, resulting in structural damage to the vessel.[4] The Norman Arrow sailed to Brest for repairs.[citation needed]
References
[edit source]- ↑ Faktaomfartyg.se Incat 066, accessed 22 March 2011
- ↑ Hull 066 specifications Incat
- ↑ Welcome Aboard - Norman Arrow LD LinesArchived 26 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 22 March 2011
- ↑ Current investigations Marine Accident Investigation Branch accessed 22 March 2011