MS Rodin

Seafrance Rodin entering Calais
Career
Name: Seafrance Rodin (2001-2012)
Rodin (2012-present)
Owner: Seafrance (2001-Present)
Eurotunnel (2012-present)
Operator: Seafrance (2001-2012)
MyFerryLink (2012-present)
Port of registry: Calais,  France
Route: Dover-Calais
Builder: Aker Finnyards in Rauma, Finland
Yard number: 437
Launched: 19 May 2001
In service: 13 November 2001
Identification: IMO number: 9232527
Status: In Service
General characteristics
Tonnage:33,796 GT
Length:185.82 m (610 ft)
Beam:27.7 m (91 ft)
Installed power:2 x Wärtsilä 8L46B, 2 x Wärtsilä 12V46B diesels
Speed:25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity:1900 passengers, 2000 lane metres (120 lorries or 700 cars)

MS Rodin is a ropax ferry operated by MyFerryLink and currently in service between Dover and Calais.

She was built in 2001 by Aker Finnyards in Rauma, Finland (Yard No.437) for SeaFrance, as a passenger and roll-on roll-off car and commercial vehicle ferry; the engines are made by Wärtsilä. SeaFrance Rodin was launched on 19 May 2001. She has a sister ship, Berlioz which entered service in 2005. [1]

On 16 November 2011, she was laid up in Calais Port, due to a commercial court ordering that Seafrance be liquidated. She resumed service with the MyFerryLink on 20 August 2012.

Machinery

The propulsion system is split into two rooms. The main engines are two Wärtsilä 2V46B units, each with an output of 11,700 kW, which are positioned forward. Two smaller Wärtsilä 8L46B units, each with a 7,800 kW output are located aft. These are combined in twin Schelde gearboxes, which each have a 4,750kVA ABB alternator driven from the aft side. These in turn drive 5m diameter Lips CP propellers. This arrangement gives a service speed of 25 knots at 85% MCR. Stability is afforded by a pair of ACH fin stabilizers.[2]

Steering is carried out by twin Becker flap rudders, controlled by Porsgrunn steering gear. These rudders can be moved independently in harbour to assist the 1,800 kW Lips thruster located in the stern. There are also three 1,800 kW thrusters in the bow and four Wärtsilä 8L20 engines driving l7l0kVA ABB alternators for electricity supply.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Mv Seafrance Rodin". Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Seafrance Rodin - Machinery". Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  3. ↑ "Seafrance Rodin - Passenger / Vehicle Ferry". Retrieved 4 August 2010.