The Seafrance Nord Pas de Calais freight ferry entering the Western Entrance of Dover Harbour, Kent, UK, at 4.59 pm on Thursday, 1st of July, 2010.

The Seafrance Nord Pas de Calais, ex-Nord Pas de Calais, is owned by Seafrance and operates on the Dover to Calais cross-channel route.

Southern Breakwater and Dover Breakwater West End Light (lighthouse) on the left, Admiralty Pier on the right.

Ship's details (2):

Length: 160 m
Breadth: 23 m
Draught: 6 m
Height: 40 m
Number of decks: 10
Trial speed: 24 knots
Service speed: 21,5 knots
Propulsion : 2 Sulzer engines 16 ZA V 40 ; 2 thrusters
Engine output: 2 x 9016 kW
Shipyard (built): 1987, Normed Shipyard, Dunkerque
Classification: BV (Bureau Véritas)
Ship registration: France
Call Sign: FNBN
IMO: 8512152
MMSI: 227011500

More info on the original Seafrance Nord Pas de Calais Freight Ferry, Western Entrance, Dover Harbour webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

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