Table of Contents
- 1 Where is Stena HSS now?
- 2 What happened to Seacat?
- 3 Why did Stena leave Stranraer?
- 4 How long is ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?
- 5 How fast does a Seacat go?
- 6 Why did the Troon ferry stop?
- 7 How long is the sailing from Cairnryan to Larne?
- 8 Are ferries still running from Larne to Cairnryan?
- 9 Why did Stena Line stop their HSS service?
- 10 How much freight does the Stena Line carry?
Where is Stena HSS now?
The third HSS, which Stena used to operate on the Harwich-Holland run, is now in La Guaira in Venezuela.
What happened to Seacat?
SeaCat was the marketing name used by Sea Containers Ferries Scotland for its services between Northern Ireland, Scotland and England between 1992 and 2004….SeaCat.
| Type | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Area served | Northern Ireland, Scotland, England |
Does Seacat operate?
The Seacat Ireland and Hoverspeed Cross Channel services operated by Sea Containers Ferries Ltd are no longer running. There are however no shortage of alternatives.
Why did Stena leave Stranraer?
The need to shorten the route to save fuel and the demand for bigger ships means that the shallow channel down Loch Ryan to Stranraer is no longer viable. Stena Line, who use the port today, use the HSS, a huge high-speed ferry to augment smaller conventional ships.
How long is ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan?
2 hours 15 minutes
Travel on the biggest ferries ever to sail between Northern Ireland and Scotland, Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII. These sister ships travel from Belfast to Cairnryan in a crossing time from only 2 hours 15 minutes with a choice of up to 6 daily crossings.
When did ferries stop using Dun Laoghaire?
2015
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Information Originally built as a port of refuge for sailing ships entering the narrow channel at Dublin Port, the harbour has had a continuous ferry link with Wales and this was the principal activity of the harbour until the service stopped in 2015.
How fast does a Seacat go?
It is powered by four Ruston 20RK270 diesel engines. Each engine is rated at 7,080kW to give a service speed of 38 knots at full displacement, and the vessel has a maximum continuous speed of 40 knots at full load.
Why did the Troon ferry stop?
The ferry route between Larne and Troon is to close with immediate effect, P&O Ferries has said. The company said that the closure was because of “significant losses” and that “income from ticket sales” did not cover the costs of running the route.
How fast does the Seacat go?
How long is the sailing from Cairnryan to Larne?
around 2 hours
The Cairnryan Larne ferry route connects Scotland with Northern Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, P&O Irish Sea. The crossing operates up to 49 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours.
Are ferries still running from Larne to Cairnryan?
Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, P&O Irish Sea. The crossing operates up to 49 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours.
What’s the speed of a Stena high speed ferry?
High-speed Sea Service or Stena HSS was a class of high-speed craft developed by and originally operated by Stena Line on European international ferry routes. The HSS 1500 had an in-service speed of 40 knots (75 km/h).
Why did Stena Line stop their HSS service?
In addition to passenger traffic, the HSS service is believed to have been carrying around 25,000 units of freight per year – about 15% of the 165,000 units that Stena Line transport across the North Sea annually. The reasons cited for the replacement by conventional ferries were decreasing passenger patronage, coupled with escalating fuel costs.
How much freight does the Stena Line carry?
In addition to passenger traffic, the HSS service is believed to have been carrying around 25,000 units of freight per year – about 15% of the 165,000 units that Stena Line transport across the North Sea annually.
When was the Stena Discovery HSS first built?
Several patents were registered to Stena Line in the development of the HSS, and four vessels were completed between 1996 and 1997. Stena Explorer, Stena Voyager and Stena Discovery were built to operate on the Irish Sea with Stena Carisma built for Scandinavian use.