MS Epsilon

History
Name
  • 2011-2014: Cartour Epsilon
  • 2014 onwards: Epsilon
Owner
Operator
Port of registry2011 onwards: Limassol, Cyprus
Route
  • Dublin–Holyhead
  • Dublin–Cherbourg
BuilderCantieri Navale Visentini
Yard number228
IdentificationIMO number: 9539054
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage26,375 GT
Length186.50 m (611.9 ft)[1]
Beam25.60 m (84.0 ft)[1]
Draught6.85 m (22.5 ft)[1]
Installed power2 x MAN B&W 9L48/60 diesel engines
Propulsion2 x Controllable pitch propellers
Speed24 knots (44 km/h)[1]
Capacity2,860 Lane Meters

Epsilon is a ROPAX ferry that was operated by Irish Ferries. The vessel operated between Dublin, Holyhead and Cherbourg.

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 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

  1. ^ a b c d "P271 Visemar One". NAOS Ship & Boat Design. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Storm Imogen wrecks dozens of cars on ferry sailing". BT.com. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.


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