MS Dover Seaways

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	IMO number: 9318345 MMSI number: 235010500 Callsign: MLBZ6
Status	In Service
General characteristics [1]
Class and type	D-class Roll-on/roll-off car ferry
Tonnage	35,923 GT 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	75

Dover Seaways (previously Maersk Dover) 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.

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.[2]

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.