MS Dover Seaways

Dover Seaways leaving Dover for 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:	IMO number: 9318345
Status:	In Service
General characteristics
Class & type:	Maersk Dover class ferry
Tonnage:	35923 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 38400 kW
Speed:	25 knots
Capacity:	780 passengers 200 cars 120 trucks 1800 lanemeters
Crew:	70

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.

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.