MS Epsilon
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2014) |
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| Port of registry | 2011 onwards: Limassol, Cyprus |
| Route |
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| 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 |
Epsilon is a ROPAX ferry that was operated by Irish Ferries. The vessel operated between Dublin, Holyhead and Cherbourg.
History
[edit]The Cartour Epsilon was delivered in 2011 to Sicilian ferry operator Caronte & Tourist.
Irish Ferries
[edit]In 2013, the Epsilon was chartered to Irish Ferries to expand their Dublin–Holyhead route, crossing the route twice a day from Tuesday to 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.
Her charter ended on 4 December 2023, the ferry had already been sold to Unity Line.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "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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