HSC Stena Explorer
Stena Explorer berthing in Dún Laoghaire
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| Builder: | Finnyards, Finland |
| Cost: | £65,000,000 |
| Yard number: | 404 |
| Laid down: | June 1994 |
| Launched: | May 1995 |
| Completed: | February 1996 |
| In service: | April 1996 - September 2014 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9080194 |
| Fate: | Sold to firm in Turkey for static use as offices, power generator and research projects. |
| Status: | Moored up in Yalova, Turkey |
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| Class and type: | HSS 1500 |
| Developed by: | Stena Rederi AB |
| Tonnage: | 19,638 GT |
| Length: | 126.6 m (415 ft 4 in) |
| Beam: | 40.0 m (131 ft 3 in) |
| Draught: | 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in) |
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| Propulsion: | 4× KaMeWa Type S Waterjets |
| Speed: | 40 kn |
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One World Karadeniz (previously Stena Explorer) is a former high-speed ferry that operated Stena Line's Holyhead–Dún Laoghaire service between Great Britain and Ireland until 2015. It is a member of the HSS 1500 class of high-speed ferries introduced and developed by Stena Line from 1996 onwards. The HSS 1500 class vessels became the largest catamarans in service in the world.
As of 2015[update] the ferry is purchased by Karadeniz Holding to be used as a floating office, research space and alternative power generator in Karmarine shipyard in Yalova near Istanbul, Turkey. It is part of the Powerships project from the company that now owns the vessel.The ship is currently on sale for as low as 4.5 Million Pounds on Unlimited Offshore.
Stena Explorer was constructed by Finnyards in Rauma, Finland, at a cost £65 million. Construction commenced in June 1994 and was completed in February 1996, before entering service in April 1996.
The vessel is a catamaran, and was designed with the aim of providing a comfortable and fast service. The sailing time between Holyhead and Dún Laoghaire was 99 minutes.
Power is provided by four GE Aviation gas turbines in a twin combined gas and gas (COGAG) configuration. The vessel employs four KaMeWa waterjets for propulsion.
The HSS class of ferries were designed to allow quick turnarounds at port. A specially designed linkspan provides ropeless mooring and allows quick loading, unloading and servicing. Vehicles are loaded via two of the four stern doors and park in a "U" configuration. When disembarking, vehicles drive straight off via the other two doors.
There are numerous catering facilities on board the Stena Explorer, including a bar, coffee shop and quick service restaurant. The "Stena Plus" business lounge is available at an additional cost to the passenger. Also available are shopping facilities, a video games arcade and seating areas. Passenger cabins are not available due to the short journey time.
Stena Explorer had spent the majority of her career sailing on her original route between Holyhead and Dún Laoghaire.
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