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Photographer: Dex Sularte Title: Superspeed 1 Camera: Nikon D - 60
Location: Kristiansand, Norway Category: Ferry    
Captured: July 5, 2012 :      

MS Superspeed 1 is a fast ro-pax ferry owned and operated by Color Line. She was built by Aker Finnyards, Rauma, Finland in 2008, and entered service on the Kristiansand—Hirtshals route on 13 March 2008.

Superspeed 1 Identification

Name: Superspeed 1
IMO: 9374519
Flag: Norway
MMSI: 259490000
Call Sign: JWNH

Superspeed 1 Particulars

 Type: Superspeed class fast ropax ferry
Tonnage: 34,231 GT
Length: 157.80 m (517 ft 9 in)
Beam: 25.80 m (84 ft 8 in)
Draft: 6.70 m (22 ft 0 in)
Decks: 11
Installed: 4 × Wärtsilä 9L46 diesels, combined 38,400 kW
Speed: 27 knots service speed
31 knots maximum speed
Capacity: 1,929 passengers
54 passenger berths
764 cars2,036 lane meters
Crew: 71

Superspeed 1 Additional Details

Owner: Color Line
Operator: Color Line
Registry: Kristiansand, Norway
Route: Kristiansand - Hirtshals
Ordered: 15 December 2005
Builder: Aker Finnyards, Rauma, Finland
Cost: €126 million
Yard Number: 1359
Laid Down: 28 February 2007
Acquired: 27 February 2008
In Service: 13 March 2008
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