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Seacat

The "Seacat Scotland" is back on the Belfast to Troon run after her annual refit.

The "Superseacat II", presently lying alongside in Belfast is due to head for Dover in early February. At this time it looks as if no Belfast - Heysham service will be run this year despite the official brochures from Seacat advertising the route.

The "Superseacat III" will also soon head for Dover. The Dublin Liverpool route is to be serviced by the "Rapide", an Incat 81m catamaran.
20th Jan 2000

P&O

P&O are to re-commence their fast ferry route from Larne to Cairnryan this spring with the return of the "Superstar Express".
20th Jan 2000

Irish Ferries

The "Dublin Swift" aka "Jonathan Swift" is out of service for her annual refit. She is due to re-enter service on the 22nd Jan.
20th Jan 2000
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Ferry News

P&O

P&O's latest addition to their Irish Sea, the European Ambassador has now commenced its service between Dublin and Liverpool. The European Ambassador follows close on the heels of her sister ship to the European Causeway, which currently runs between Larne and Cairnryan. A new ship of the same class is to be built to run with the European Causeway on the Larne Cairnryan route.
Some details :

	European Ambassador	European Causeway

Gross Tonnage	24,206	20,800

Net Tonnage	12,201

Deadweight	4,884	4,335

Length Overall	169.8 m	156 m

Breadth	24.0 m	23.4 m

Draught	6.0 m	5.5 m

Pax Capacity	405	410

Cargo	375 cars or 123 x 13.5m freight units	375 cars or 107 x 13.5m freight units

Builders	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Japan	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Japan

Engine Power	39,600 kw	31,680 kw

Service Speed	25.7 knots	23 knots

Usual Route	Dublin - Liverpool	Larne - Cairnryan

20th January 2001

Irish Ferries

Claimed to be the world's largest cruise ferry and the most luxurious to set sail on the Irish Sea and presently under construction, the "Ulysses", is due to enter service with Irish ferries during the spring.
Some Details :

	Ulysses

Gross Tonnage	50,000

Length Overall	208 m

Beam	31 m

Pax & Crew Capacity	2000

Cargo	1300 cars

Builders	Aker Finnyards

Service Speed	22 knots

Usual Route	Dublin - Holyhead

20th Jan 2000
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Other News

Belfast Port

Work continues in Belfast to widen the main channel to approx 200 meters and to upgrade the port control facilities. Work is believed to be completed around late spring.
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