Yard number 066 Status in service Builder Incat | Identification IMO number 9501590 Launched 11 February 2009 | |
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Name 2009-2009 MGC 66
2009-2012 Norman Arrow
2012 onwards KatExpress 1 Operator 2009-2012 LD Lines
2012 onwards Mols-Linien Port of registry 2009-2009 Nassau, Bahamas
2009-2012 Dover, United Kingdom
2012 onwards Aarhus, Denmark | ||
KatExpress 1 is a high speed catamaran operated by Mols-Linien between Aarhus and Odden. Along with its sister ship, the KatExpress 2, they are the world's largest diesel powered catamarans.
History
The KatExpress 1 was built in 2009 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia as MGC 66 for MGC Chartering Limited. Upon completion the vessel was chartered to French ferry operator LD Lines and renamed Norman Arrow.
In June 2009 the Norman Arrow entered service between Dover and Boulogne. For the 2010 season the Norman Arrow was transferred to the Portsmouth - Le Havre route.
On 28 August 2010 the Norman Arrow hit a mooring dolphin whilst berthing in Le Havre, resulting in structural damage to the vessel. The Norman Arrow sailed to Brest for repairs.
References
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