MS Norsky

Norsky arriving at Tilbury
History
NameNorsky
OwnerBore (1999–present)
OperatorP&O Ferries (1999–present)
Port of registry
RouteTilbury-Zeebrugge
Ordered1999
BuilderAker Finnyards, Finland
Yard number424
Laid down4 September 1998
Launched26 March 1999
Completed29 June 1999
Maiden voyageJuly 1999
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCargo ro-ro ferry
Tonnage
Length180 m (590 ft 7 in)
Beam26 m (85 ft 4 in)
Propulsion
  • Two medium-speed Wärtsilä NSD 46-series C nine-cylinder engines.(9,450 kW at 500 rpm)
  • Two pitch propellers

Norsky is a ro-ro cargo ferry owned by Bore and operated by P&O Ferries with sister ship Norstream on the Tilbury-Zeebrugge route.

History

Norsky was built by Aker Finnyards in Rauma, Finland. She was laid down on 4 September 1998, launched on 26 March 1999 and completed on 29 June 1999.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Significant Ships of 1999. Royal Institution of Naval Architects. 2000. p. 75. ISBN 0 903055 55 4.
  2. ↑ "Norsky (9186182)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 14 December 2014.

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