MS Dover Seaways

Dover Seaways is a Ro-Ro Passenger ferry owned by DFDS Seaways and operated between Dover and Dunkerque. The ship was built for Norfolkline and was operated as Maersk Dover from 2006 to 2010 between Dover and Dunkerque.

History
Name:
  • Maersk Dover (2005-2010)
  • Dover Seaways (2010-present)
Owner:
  • Maersk Norfolkline (2005-2010)
  • DFDS Seaways (2010-present)
Operator:
  • Maersk Norfolkline (2005-2010)
  • DFDS Seaways (2010-present)
Port of registry: Dover,  United Kingdom
Route: Dover - Dunkerque
Ordered: 2004?
Builder: Samsung Heavy Industries, Geoje, South Korea
Launched: 24 October 2005
Acquired: 21 June 2006
Maiden voyage: 23 July 2006
Identification:
Status: In Service
General characteristics [1]
Class and type: Maersk Dover class 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:
  • 4 × MAN 8L48/ 60B diesels
  • combined 38,400 kW
Speed: 25 knots
Capacity:
  • 930 passengers
  • 200 cars
  • 120 trucks
  • 1800 lanemeters
Crew: 70

In July 2010, DFDS Seaways purchased Norfolkline from Maersk, with the ship being renamed Dover Seaways and being rebranded in DFDS branding. Despite the takeover, Dover Seaways continued on the Dover-Dunkerque route.

Accidents & Incidents

2014 Dock collision

On 9 November 2014, Dover Seaways collided with a harbour wall at the Port of Dover, shortly after leaving the port at 08:00. The ship was heading to Dunkirk carrying 320 passengers. Several passengers were treated with minor injuries, and four were taken to hospital for additional treatment. The cause of the collision is currently unknown.[2] However, it is possible that the main cause was human error.

References
  1. Micke Asklander. "M/S Maersk Dunkerque (2005)". Fakta om Fartyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  2. "Dover Seaways Hits Harbour Wall, Four Injured". World Maritime News. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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