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HSC Express 1

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section1{{Infobox ship/image
imageMols-Linien Katexpress (11834616506).jpg
section2{{Infobox ship/career
name*2009-2009: *MGC 66*
operator*2009-2012 LD Lines
registry*2009-2009: Nassau, Bahamas
builderIncat, Tasmania, Australia
yard_number066
launched24 December 2008
identification
statusin service
section3{{Infobox ship/characteristics
header_caption
tonnage10,503 GT (Gross tons)
length112.6 m
beam30.5 m
draft3.93 m
power4 x MAN 20V 28/33D diesel engines (9000 kW each)
propulsion4 x Wärtsilä LJX 1500SR waterjets
speed40 knots
capacity*1200 passengers

  • 2009-2012: Norman Arrow

  • 2012-2017: KatExpress 1

  • 2017 onwards: Express 1

  • 2012 onwards: Molslinjen

  • 2009-2012: Dover, United Kingdom

  • 2012 onwards: Aarhus, Denmark

  • 417 cars

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.

History

Express 1 was built in 2009 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia as MGC 66 for MGC Chartering Limited. Upon completion the vessel was 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 - Le Havre route.

On 28 August 2010 the Norman Arrow hit a mooring dolphin whilst berthing in Le Havre, resulting in structural damage to the vessel. The Norman Arrow sailed to Brest for repairs.

References

References

  1. Faktaomfartyg.se [http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/incat_066_2009.htm Incat 066], accessed 22 March 2011
  2. Incat Tasmania Pty [http://www.incat.com.au/domino/incat/incatweb.nsf/0/1B945C486132F2F9CA2575590000A552/$File/Yard%20066-Onepage.pdf Hull 066 specifications], accessed 22 March 2011
  3. LD Lines [http://www.ldlines.co.uk/bienvenue_norman_arrow.php Welcome Aboard - Norman Arrow] {{Webarchive. link. (26 March 2012 , accessed 22 March 2011)
  4. Marine Accident Investigation Branch [http://www.maib.gov.uk/latest_news/current_investigations.cfm Current investigations], accessed 22 March 2011
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