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Title: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 05, 2007, 18:00:04
Try to give as much info as possible on your favourite FERRY.

Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Thomas_88 on October 05, 2007, 18:19:42
M/S Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony

Route: Helsinki (Finland) - Stockholm (Sweden)
Building year: 1990-1991
Building yard: Masa Yards, Turku (Finland)
Owner: Tallink Silja Oyj
Operator: Tallink Silja
Length: 203 m
Breadth: 31,5 m
Draft: 7 m
Speed: 21 kn
Number of passenger: 2852
Number of cabins: 986
number of cars: 395
Port pf registry: Maarianhamina (Serenade), Stockholm (Symphony)
Flag: Finland/ Sweden

Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: marcstrat on October 05, 2007, 19:49:30
Greetings,
I've voted for Brittany ferries,like the Bretagne.
Regards
Marc
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: traktor_boy93 on October 05, 2007, 20:29:13
My favorite ferry is M/S Midnatsol from Hurtigruten.

Building Yer: 2003
Passengers: 1000
Cars: 45
Beds: 648
Deck: 9
Rooms: 304
Breadth: 21,5 m
Length: 135,75 m
Max Speed: 18, 5 knots

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z137/traktor_tempo/Midnatsol.jpg)

http://www.hurtigruten.com/no/default.aspx?side_id=459 (http://www.hurtigruten.com/no/default.aspx?side_id=459)

And also a link to the website (on norwegian) :)

//E.H
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 05, 2007, 20:38:09
I have to say I also like the Bretagne.  :D
Here's some info on the Bretagne:

Route- Portsmouth - St Malo
Building year- 1989  
Building yard- St. Nazaire, France (#29)
Owner- Brittany Ferries
Operator- Brittany Ferries
Length- 152,8 m
Breadth- 26,6 m
Draft- 6,2 m
GT- 24,534
Machinery- 4 * Wärtsilä 12V32D
Speed- 21 kn.
Number of passengers- 2,056
Number of beds- 1,146
Number of cars- 580
Lanemetres- 735
Port of registry-Morlaix
Flag- France


Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 05, 2007, 21:19:19
Just so there is a photo for every ship he is one of the Silja Serenade.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Lanedre on October 05, 2007, 21:25:46
And also a link to the website (on norwegian) :)

//E.H


Here is another link(in English) :http://www.hurtigruten.com/en/default.aspx?side_id=570 (http://www.hurtigruten.com/en/default.aspx?side_id=570)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: [RWP]DJM on October 05, 2007, 21:28:04
I apologise for interrupting this topic everyone :)

shipfan55, this topic was created for ferries, not for you to alter the title in your reply and post what you like.  Your post was removed.

Regards.

DJM.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 05, 2007, 21:31:50
Yes good point to make their [RWP]DJM

THIS TOPIC IS ONLY FOR FERRIES NOTHING ELSE
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Subwolf on October 05, 2007, 22:11:22
Color Line of course, my employer ;)

First of all because there are many beautiful ferries in the fleet, including the brand new Fantasy and Magic :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: clanky on October 05, 2007, 22:53:15
To be absolutely honest I have always thought that ferries were particularly ugly ships (sorry guys!) especially some of the modern ones.  Older ships like Norland are a bit nicer, especially before she was lengthened, but the new ferries are rivalled only by some of the new cruise ships for ugliness.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 06, 2007, 09:05:39
To be absolutely honest I have always thought that ferries were particularly ugly ships (sorry guys!) especially some of the modern ones.  Older ships like Norland are a bit nicer, especially before she was lengthened, but the new ferries are rivalled only by some of the new cruise ships for ugliness.

Whey everyone is entilted to an opinion and of course your's is welcome. :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: seegurke on October 06, 2007, 11:50:05
Hey, where's the TT-Line to vote?

Okay, took "Others", but now you know what that should be. ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 06, 2007, 11:57:18
Hey, where's the TT-Line to vote?

Okay, took "Others", but now you know what that should be. ;)

Have you a favourite TT-Line Ferry and yes sorry I missed it off. :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 06, 2007, 12:28:00
So I've added TT-Line to the poll. ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: sonarman on October 06, 2007, 14:25:04
I'd like to see some smaller ferries like those operated by Caledonian MacBrayne off the west coast of Scotland.

You can view some of the vessels here (http://www.computing.dundee.ac.uk/staff/irmurray/ferries4.asp).

There is a tremendous variety of vessels in a small area such as the Firth of Clyde where we have 11 different  ferry routes + a seacat route to Ireland along with the preserved vessels like Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Nathanael on October 06, 2007, 15:30:23
I'd like to see some smaller ferries like those operated by Caledonian MacBrayne off the west coast of Scotland.

You can view some of the vessels here (http://www.computing.dundee.ac.uk/staff/irmurray/ferries4.asp).

There is a tremendous variety of vessels in a small area such as the Firth of Clyde where we have 11 different  ferry routes + a seacat route to Ireland along with the preserved vessels like Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral.
Even though I voted for Stena Line, I think that Caledonian Macbraynes are very nice ferries. I took a few such as: Oban-Mull, Ballycastle-Rathlin Island and Mull-Iona. Some maybe small but they can be big too ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: seegurke on October 06, 2007, 19:24:09
So I've added TT-Line to the poll. ;)

Yes, one of the TT-Line ferries is my favourite. Thank you for adding it to the poll, but now my voice is gone for "Other". Interesting, if anyone else will choose TT-Line.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 07, 2007, 11:13:21
Sorry for that em well all know that you wanted to vote for TT-Line. ;)

And anymore favourites off anyone? ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: ozziesailor on October 07, 2007, 11:15:11
some of those ships a building up some rust near the water line
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: clanky on October 07, 2007, 21:14:37
Ships which rust near the water line is usually due to travelling through ice (unless of course they have rusted everywhere else as well!)

The ice is quite abrasive and knocks all the paint off at the waterline which allows the steel to rust.

That or the yard stuffed up the paintjob in the first place, which is not unknown.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 08, 2007, 06:44:03
some of those ships a building up some rust near the water line

Ok, rusty ships it is.

But lets get back on topic please.  :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Monkey sailor on October 08, 2007, 15:29:16
I really love Silja Line. I have been in it many times  ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Master Captain on October 08, 2007, 16:50:46
my favorite company is Color Line and my favorite ship is the M/S Color Fantasy
facts:
Name: Color Fantasy
Owners: Color Line Cruises
Shipbuilders: Aker Finnyards
Route:  Oslo and Kiel 
Length:  223.7m 
Beam:  35m (41.4m between bridge wings)
Design draught:  6.8m 
Height to deck: 7 21.9m 
Tonnage:  75,027GRT 
Deadweight:  5,000t.
Passengers:  2,750
Decks: 16
Cabins: 1,021 
Crew: 250 
Crew cabins: 248
Promenade:  160m
Conference centre:  1,600m²
Exhibition area:  1,400m²
Vehicle deck: 6 lanes 
Deck 5: 200 cars 
Deck 4: 258 cars 
Deck 3: 292 cars 
Total: 750 cars
Trucks and trailers:   
Deck 3: 1,030 lane metres 
Deck 4: 240 lane meters
Total: 1,270 lane meters 
Engines: 4 Wärtsilä L46 engines
Output: 7800kW at 500rpm MCR
Service speed: 22 kts at 90% output
Reduction gearboxes:  Renk
Shaftlines: Kamewa
Propellers:  Rolls Royce controllable pitch
Bow thrusters:  3
Output: 2,200kW / 6,600V 
Stern Thrusters: 2
Output: 1000kW / 6600V 
Electricity: 4800kW ABB shaft alternators
Auxiliary: 4 1,950kW diesel gensets
Engines: Wartsila 6L26 engines 
Alternators:  ABB running 
Revs: 1,000rpm
Classification: Det Norske Veritas 
Notation  Class: +1A1 Car Ferry A, ICE – 1B, RP, E0, MCDK, pwdk, NAUT-OC, F-M, Comf – V(1), CLEAN, TMON, VIBR

Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: J3nsen on October 08, 2007, 17:30:40
I love the Sister Ship COLOR MAGIC! <3
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 08, 2007, 17:58:22
Yes love the Color Magic/ Fantasy too.  :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 10, 2007, 06:46:10
C'mon I need more people after all it says everyone.
Don't be scared to post we don't bite! ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Saphire on October 12, 2007, 07:20:17
Sorry cant get the details yet, but here is the St Sunniva a P&o ferry witch ran beetween Scrabster [Scotland] and Stromnes [Orkney]
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: muns on October 12, 2007, 07:58:22
Sorry cant get the details yet, but here is the St Sunniva a P&o ferry witch ran beetween Scrabster [Scotland] and Stromnes [Orkney]

I thought I recognised her....

Built as Djursland in 1972, later named Lasse II (74-79), then became nf Panther (for the Normandy Ferries Dover Bolougne route, 79-87), St Sunniva (87-2002), last known as Faye (2002-)

More pictures at http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Djursland_Lasse.html#anchor110848 (http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Djursland_Lasse.html#anchor110848)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Saphire on October 13, 2007, 20:03:37
Thanks. ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Jack Haworth on October 14, 2007, 11:53:08
Superferry II

PLEASE

Route: Rafina - Andros - Tinos - Mykonos (Cyclades)
2380 passengers (62 berths) - 300 cars - 21 knots

 
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 17, 2007, 17:26:08
Like the bottom pic. ;)

Anymore people. :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dave M on October 25, 2007, 23:36:46
Hi, I'm new to this but my favourite line is P&O and The Pride of Bilbao has my vote as favourite ship. I worked on her for two years. She runs from Portsmouth to Santurzi which is in the Basque region of northern Spain. This is a regular route, (twice a week), through the Bay of Biscay. Unfortunately I don't have any statistics on her but I was told that she was a car ferry originally built for a route that would take her through ice. She certainly handled all that the Bay of Biscay could throw at her.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 03, 2007, 10:11:34
Ok I've decided not to lock the poll because I need as many people as possible to reply and I have contacted Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Color Line and (P&O ferries- incase they wish to have another vessel as they are so popular) to see if they want to add a vessel into the game. :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Nathanael on November 04, 2007, 09:52:13
Stena line! stena line! stena line! stena line! ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 04, 2007, 10:00:06
Ok I guess your a Stena Line fan. LOL. :D

I've heard back from only one but until I get a clear answer off them I'm not saying who!  ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: leema on November 04, 2007, 15:56:37
i vote for brittany ferries, normandie, lovely ship  :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: tecumseh on November 06, 2007, 03:58:34
Not sure what some of these are but i vote (in SS 2008) P&O Ferrys.
ONLY ONE I KNOW!!! ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 06, 2007, 07:46:01
Ok, but if you type the name into google images you will soon see! ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: TJK on November 06, 2007, 08:54:27
here are my favorit ferrys, she is not in trafic yet, bt son she will seil from Kristiansand Norway to Hirtsals in Denmark i februay 2008 and will only use 180 minutes
build year: 2007
build plac : Aker Yards, Rauma Finland
Owner: Color Line
Register : NOR
Home harber : Kristiansand
Tonnasje : 33 500 BRT
Lengd : 211,3 m
wide : 26 m
dept : 6,5 m
Klasse : Det Norske Veritas
Maks fart : 27 knop
Maskineri : 36 000 hk
Maks kapasitet : 1928
Gjestekapasitet : 1928
Lugares : 54 for trailer drivers
Sengeplasser :0
Cars : 764
Trailere: 2036
 11 dekk
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Nathanael on November 07, 2007, 19:42:19
Ok I guess your a Stena Line fan. LOL. :D

I've heard back from only one but until I get a clear answer off them I'm not saying who!  ;)
Awwww come on :) I gotta know which one! ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 07, 2007, 20:15:24
Sorry Nathanael but it's not Stena Line.  :)
It was P&O saying they will talk to Pjotr
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: desnerckbjorn on November 09, 2007, 16:08:50
My favourite Ferry

Built as Prins Filip for the RTM Dover-Oostende service in 1991, although she did not enter service until 1992. Withdrawn 1997 when RTM ceased operations. Bought by a Stena Group company in 1998, and chartered to P&O Stena Line as Stena Royal for freight operations between Dover and Zeebrugge. Charter extended and renamed POSL Aquitaine. In 1999 began to carry passengers again on the Dover-Calais route. Transferred to P&O in August 2002 and renamed Pride of Aquitaine. Received new P&O livery for 2003 season. Chartered by P&O from Stena Line until 2005, she was retired early in May 2005. In October 2005 she started a new service from le Havre to Portsmouth as Norman Spirit, operated by LD Lines.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 11, 2007, 10:37:13
I like that ferry also...
It's not my favourite but I like it, especially in the LD Line colours.  :D

Here is a really good shot of her from http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=314206 (http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=314206)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: budbud on November 13, 2007, 00:00:16
Hi!
What about also ferries of companies in mediterranea like SNCM, Tramediterranea or Corsica ferries?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: marcstrat on November 13, 2007, 00:03:27
Greetings,
I was ones on the "Prins Filip",she was a beauty.To bad this company has gone.along with the vessel,out of the belgian harbour of ostend.
Marc
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: desnerckbjorn on November 14, 2007, 01:20:50
True True, well I'm from Ostend so I've known it all of my life. Even un uncle of me worked on it  :).

Luckely Trans Europe Ferries came to Ostend (along with Ferryways) and brought some of the old ships back into service => Prins Albert & Prinses M-Christine (and kept a lot of jobs).
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: marcstrat on November 14, 2007, 07:26:22
Hello Bjorn,
At that time i found it very strange,first they ordered to build the "Prins Filip",and just a couple years later they stopped the company(RMT).The vessel was how old?maybe 3 or 4 years old?
Last time,i wanted to go to Ramsgate,so i made contact with the new company.Well,they told me that for the moment only peoples with cars can go on the ferrie.I have no car,and that was not possible to go with them.
One option they gave was to go to Calais,how would i get there?
I remember times that i went 3 or 4 times in a year to go to Ramsgate,with Sally lines.and no car was needed.
Marc
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Traktor_tempo on November 15, 2007, 11:42:36
Wasnt this poll closed?

//E. H
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 17, 2007, 11:20:09
I need alot more vote than I got but I closed it and then realised it was stupid because only about 100 people had voted out of 16,004 so I thought I would keep it open until 1.1.2008.  ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on November 18, 2007, 00:06:36
Don't be scared to post we don't bite! ;)

But I do!  ;D

Caledonian MacBrayne ferries are on top of my wish-list. Great variety of ferries and most of them have served on a variety of routes as well.

Kev
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: mvsmith on November 18, 2007, 01:54:41
BC Ferries—one of the largest ferry systems in the world.
36 vessels serving 47 ports of call.
Requires a Puget Sound environment.

Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on November 24, 2007, 09:33:02
Yer, I like some but not others! :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: funtimefrankie on November 27, 2007, 16:35:59
Isle of Man Steam Packet...
with the Manxman
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: laganviking on December 07, 2007, 13:33:36
I voted for 'other' since 'Norfolkline' isn't mentioned. Come on guys.....Maersk Dover, Delft and Dunkerque!! They look very very good and have good performance too.

Route Dover - Dunkerque
Building year 2006 
Building yard Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries, South Korea 
Owner Norfolkline
Operator Norfolkline
Length 186 m
Breadth 28,4 m
Draft 6,75 m
GT 34.500
Machinery ?
Speed 25 kn.
Number of passengers 780
Number of beds 0
Number of cars 200
Lanemetres 2.000
Port of registry ?
Flag United Kingdom
Former names 
Former owners -
Sister ships Maersk Delft Maersk Dunkerque 


or.....how about some stuff from the Irish Sea? Stena, P&O, Norfolkline, Seatruck, Celtic Link, IOMSP etc
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on March 19, 2008, 23:46:06
... ;D I've only just come back from a long break but I totally agree Norfolkline ferries are indeed  nice! ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: budbud on March 20, 2008, 00:02:07
I voted "other" because companies like SNCM, Corsica ferries and Trasmediterranea are in this list. I would like to see some ferries of these companies.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Minime on March 20, 2008, 03:32:49
I would say my favorit ferry would be M/F NORRØNA because thats the only way to travel out of my contry with ship
The companies name is Smyil-Line
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on March 20, 2008, 22:21:50
I voted "other" because companies like SNCM, Corsica ferries and Trasmediterranea are in this list. I would like to see some ferries of these companies.

Sorry for the poll nit having everyone's desired company I just didn't have the time to add everyone.
But thanks for voting. :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: nhseacaptain on March 21, 2008, 11:45:04
Under the "Other" column I would have to go with:

   
   1. Alaska Marine Highway Ferry system.
   2. B.C. Ferries.
   3. Washington State Ferry System.

In that order.

Kevin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Georg on March 22, 2008, 10:43:14
I voted for Color Line because they've got so many beautiful ferries, but i'd also like an adriatic ferry - for example one of superfast, anek or minoan...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 23, 2008, 16:56:43
How about the worlds largest car ferry. The MV Ulysses. Travels Hollyhead Dublin. The side thrust is 4 times as much as its main engines.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Bottman on March 23, 2008, 17:21:30
Hi Dustybin,

could you explain that a bit? As far as I know, the mentioned vessel has three bow and one stern thruster, each 2,400 kW, but four main engines too, each 7,800 kW! That makes a difference of 21,600 kW!?! And there are a few ferries longer and larger, with more passengers and more freight capacity! Guess you have seen Irish Ferries commercial some where?

Cheers and merry Easter...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: budbud on March 23, 2008, 17:43:56
Hi Dustybin,

Quote
the worlds largest car ferry. The MV Ulysses

Just for challenge I looked for larger ferries than M/V Ulysses and I found "M/V Moby Tommy"...  :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Bottman on March 23, 2008, 18:01:57
"Moby Tommy"??? The good old "Ariadne"/"Ariadne Palace"??? She is far away from any other mentioned vessel. With GT 28,007 she will not meet the largest 30 ferries in the world. Top scorer today: "Color Magic" with GT 75,027!!! The same in any other category.. ;)

Cheers
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: budbud on March 23, 2008, 19:32:32
Ok,
I actually just had a quick look at the length, no other parameters. I think M/V Ulysses is about 208m length, The M/V Moby Tommy 212m ans sure the Color Magic 224m. I didn't look at the tonnage.
You are right for sure Bottman!

 :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Bottman on March 23, 2008, 19:43:15
Well, it doesn't matter - I love all ferries!  ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 23, 2008, 20:55:45
Hi all,
It was on the Discovery Channel programme Megaships. I think you'll find that she is classed as the largest RoRo because she has bow and stern doors and the longest amount of lane length. The side thrusters are powerful enought to push her sideways into force eight gale winds and either pull her of the berth in Hollyhead or Dublin. No matter what the weather stormy or calm she still does the crossing in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Or is this another Lepricon story?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 23, 2008, 20:57:31
budbud,
The ferry ur talking about is only 208mt in lenth. I looked at the ferry companies specs on her.

Dustybin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Bottman on March 23, 2008, 21:52:52
Okay, Dustybin,

you are right in one point - the bow and stern access. But the largest by lanemeter are the new Finnlines vessels and the re-built STENA BRITANNICA, the largest by cars is our sim-ferry PRIDE OF ROTTERDAM (and PRIDE OF HULL resp.).. ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 24, 2008, 08:13:25
In my job I travel a lot by ferry. Between Ireland and the UK, Uk and France,Spain,Holland and Belguim and also Italy to Greece. The ferries there may not be the biggest, but the fastest conventional ferry. Superfast, Anak, Minoan and Blue Star and full of luxury for the 19 hour crossing from Ancona to Patra and the 36 hour crossing from Venice to Patra via Corfu and Iginamitsa(cant spell this one properly itd Greek). Top speed in the range of 30 to 40 knots. and not a roll from them.
Has anybody heard what sort of price the new addon is going to be and what are the eight ships we're allegedly getting and also why Padstow, used to go there for cream teas and ice cream.
Dustybin
PS Still would like to see a friendly warship or two ( no USNS as they like friendly fire)
 
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: nhseacaptain on March 24, 2008, 12:49:13
Dustybin,

  Can't we have a discussion in here without resorting to attacking certain countries.  The beauty of an international group like this is that we try to transcend national borders.  BTW USNS vessels are Merchant Marine Ships that support Navy operations they are crewed entirely by civilian mechant sailors.  They are not combat ships.  USS is the designator for U.S. warships.  While it would be nice to see some coast guard type vessels in here, I am one that would stand against having warships in the game.  My reason is quite simple.  Having spent four years of my life in a combat zone, directly engaged on many occasions, i see no reason to purposefully replicate vessels that exist for no other reason than to destroy human life.  Guys, I apologize for sliding off topic.  I will leave it at that.

Kevin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: llamalord on March 24, 2008, 13:36:05
That's OK we (They) ;D Understand

I personally want The Cape Cod line in Massachusetts but, I'm fine with the Viking Lines.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 25, 2008, 08:26:43
Hi Kevin,
Sorry you took offense at my little dig. I have spent a lot of time in the States when I was in the Real Navy and it was the same then when we exercised with your navy just a little bit of friendly fun.
If USS is the designated prefix for your Navy, then why is it that on the gangway awning do they put USNS. I think you'll find that in the states merchant ships use USS as well and to show the difference the military have changed there prefix.
Anyway this is ferries and warships, I shouldn't have btrought it up.
Dustybin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on March 25, 2008, 08:50:11
I want to see Irish Ferries in there!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Nathanael on March 25, 2008, 11:12:29
I want to see Irish Ferries in there!
Yeah, it's about time we take a break from English(not including NI), German and American harbours. ::)
Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on March 25, 2008, 11:44:45
What about a ferry running from Genoa in Italy to Grand Harbour Malta, both are complicated harbours. In Genoa its the customs that make it a problem and in Malta its the channel and the 90 degree turn to port through the breakwater and then it would have to be turned before berthing in Frenchmans Creek.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: nhseacaptain on March 25, 2008, 12:08:05
Dustybin,

I understand the context of your jab now, and in that context no offense is taken.  As an Army sailor we took our fair share of jabs at the Navy.  Infact, when I retired from the Army I took command of a Navy research ship.  I rigged all the computers on the bridge to play the Army song when they turned on.  We all thought it pretty humorus to have an Army officer in command of a Navy ship.  If the ship you went on had USNS on the Brow, it had to be a Civilian (Military Sealift Command) ship.  Either that or they stole somone brow.  ;D   Anyway mate, a quick google search using USS or USNS will list the ships with those designators. 

While the different ferries would be nice, what we really want is the environments that they operate in.  ;D  And to have them connected in on line environment.

Kevin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on March 26, 2008, 08:10:03
Yeah, it's about time we take a break from English(not including NI), German and American harbours. ::)
Just my opinion.

If Irish Ferries were going to be added to the game the M/S Ulysses would be my choice. ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Tug Master on March 27, 2008, 10:35:26
Sydney Ferries
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: AriesDW on March 27, 2008, 22:44:25
In regards to ferries, I vote with Master Captain. M/S Color Fantasy.

my favorite company is Color Line and my favorite ship is the M/S Color Fantasy
facts:
Name: Color Fantasy
Owners: Color Line Cruises
Shipbuilders: Aker Finnyards
Route:  Oslo and Kiel 
Length:  223.7m 
Beam:  35m (41.4m between bridge wings)
Design draught:  6.8m 
Height to deck: 7 21.9m 
Tonnage:  75,027GRT 
Deadweight:  5,000t.
Passengers:  2,750
Decks: 16
Cabins: 1,021 
Crew: 250 
Crew cabins: 248
Promenade:  160m
Conference centre:  1,600m²
Exhibition area:  1,400m²
Vehicle deck: 6 lanes 
Deck 5: 200 cars 
Deck 4: 258 cars 
Deck 3: 292 cars 
Total: 750 cars
Trucks and trailers:   
Deck 3: 1,030 lane metres 
Deck 4: 240 lane meters
Total: 1,270 lane meters 
Engines: 4 Wärtsilä L46 engines
Output: 7800kW at 500rpm MCR
Service speed: 22 kts at 90% output
Reduction gearboxes:  Renk
Shaftlines: Kamewa
Propellers:  Rolls Royce controllable pitch
Bow thrusters:  3
Output: 2,200kW / 6,600V 
Stern Thrusters: 2
Output: 1000kW / 6600V 
Electricity: 4800kW ABB shaft alternators
Auxiliary: 4 1,950kW diesel gensets
Engines: Wartsila 6L26 engines 
Alternators:  ABB running 
Revs: 1,000rpm
Classification: Det Norske Veritas 
Notation  Class: +1A1 Car Ferry A, ICE – 1B, RP, E0, MCDK, pwdk, NAUT-OC, F-M, Comf – V(1), CLEAN, TMON, VIBR


Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Bottman on March 28, 2008, 10:36:07
She's in Hamburg now, dry docked for maintenance... ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on March 28, 2008, 23:24:44
Agreed, not my favourite but I wouldnt mind to see it in the game ;)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: barbary_coaster on March 29, 2008, 12:13:30
ANEK Line, Crete/Greece
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Captain Best on March 29, 2008, 14:38:35
ANEK Line, Crete/Greece
Color Magic here. also on Color Line
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: AriesDW on March 29, 2008, 22:39:59
She's in Hamburg now, dry docked for maintenance... ;)
Any idea as to the scope of work?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on April 27, 2008, 10:55:37
Sine the New Horizon add on came out this topic has gone dead.
And I sure don't have everyones favourite ferry. So... get voting and typing.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: NathanC on April 27, 2008, 14:04:12
M/V Pride of Hull/Rotterdam - The reason i bought the game! I searched for vids of it on YouTube and i found ShipSim - Huraaahh! lol
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: travel96 on May 03, 2008, 12:38:34
i wod like the gabriella of viking lines
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: LukeL on May 06, 2008, 20:23:56
I would like to see great lake ships like the Badger or Spartan owned by Lake Michigan Carferry Co.http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/badger-u-mh.jpg (http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/badger-u-mh.jpg)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Ferrymaster on May 07, 2008, 13:19:01
I like to see DFDS Seaways - ships in the game.
But also the stena Explorer type (stena Line Fast Ferry).
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Paddy134 on May 09, 2008, 16:28:46
Irish ferries MF Ulysses:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Carl ov plymouth on May 12, 2008, 10:29:31
i like Brittany Ferries MV Pont Aven

Been to santander and roscof on it !!

xcellent time :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: pwbbounce on May 19, 2008, 21:12:28
Condor Ferries!! www.condorferries.com

Operate between the south coast of the Uk to the Channel Islands!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on June 22, 2008, 10:20:12
Here is a model of the Queen of Scandinavia (not the model I wanted but the company I wanted).
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: JHB on June 22, 2008, 11:49:09
Ahhh..cheeses and tomatoes, fried buffaloes  :-*...that ship again! ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on June 22, 2008, 17:11:31
Is that yours JHB?
I found it on this nowegian blog on the internet. I thought you had stopped it for good :(. So I thought it was some one elses.

And if it is, I have a major question- Do you think you wll continue with it? ??? :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Chris-S1 on June 22, 2008, 17:27:23
Caledonian MacBrayne
http://www.calmac.co.uk/fleet.html
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Captain Best on June 22, 2008, 19:47:27
Is that yours JHB?
I found it on this nowegian blog on the internet. I thought you had stopped it for good :(. So I thought it was some one elses.

And if it is, I have a major question- Do you think you wll continue with it? ??? :D
it is JHB's Ship i think KDS, I can noticed with hes word. Um Buffalo. Cheese. You have make me hungry JHB. Thanks :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: JHB on June 24, 2008, 13:11:01
Is that yours JHB?
I found it on this nowegian blog on the internet. I thought you had stopped it for good :(. So I thought it was some one elses.

And if it is, I have a major question- Do you think you wll continue with it? ??? :D

Hi KDS

I got no time for this. It will be a very long time until I can say "yes" since I'm up to taking a course to get the truck driver certificate in this month. So I'm unsure if I ever will have time for this interest. I'm not earning anything on it and my life unfortunately depends on money in my age. ;) I'm afraid that trucks may become my next interest if this goes well :D :D ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: MegaHard on June 29, 2008, 16:02:42
I would like to see GTS FINNJET, she is the largest and fastest ship of her time.

Type: cruiseferry
Tonnage: 24,605 gross register tons (GRT)
Displacement: 2,825 metric tons of deadweight (DWT)
Length: 212.96 m (698 ft 8 in)
Beam: 25.40 m (83 ft 4 in)
Draught: 6.89 m (22 ft 7 in)
Ice class: 1 A Super[3]
Installed power: 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT 4C-1DLF gas turbines
combined 55000 kW
Speed: 31 kn (57.41 km/h/35.67 mph)
Capacity: 1800 passengers
1532 passenger berths
380 cars
General characteristics (after 2004 refit)[3]
Tonnage: 32,975 GT (gross tonnage)
Displacement: 2,827 DWT
Length: 214.96 m (705 ft 3 in)
Installed power: 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT 4C-1DLF gas turbines
2 × Wärtsilä-Vaasa 18 V 32 diesel
combined 66400 kW
Speed: 33.5 kn (62.04 km/h/38.55 mph)
Capacity: 1781 passengers
1631 passenger berths
325 cars
815 lanemeters
Crew: 178
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on September 08, 2008, 07:19:36
AH Finnjet. It would b nice to see the speed of her in the game! :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 09, 2008, 17:21:18
I would love to see Norfolk Line's latest Trio of Ferries the Maersk Delft/Dover/Dunkerque. They have a nice design.

The Ferry Man
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Captin Button on September 09, 2008, 20:49:14
I would like to see the Seafrance moliere in ship sim. Her speed and size would be interesting to handle as a ship of her size. Also the design of her is nice.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 25, 2008, 18:19:31
Yer I like it. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 25, 2008, 18:24:26
I like my ferry, MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood, from Marine Atlantic
MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood was built by MIL Davie Shipyard in Lauzon, Quebec and entered the Gulf service in 1990. She is a roll on/roll off ferry designed to carry passengers and vehicles. She has been assigned to the 280-nautical mile Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador to North Sydney, Nova Scotia route, while also providing service on the Port aux Basques route with her sister ship, MV Caribou. 
Registry Classification
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Lloyd's: 100A1
Ice Class: Northern Baltic 1A Super
Tonnage Safety Equipment
GRT - 27,614 tons
Displacement - 16,755 tons
Dead Weight - 4,513 tons 48 x 45 life rafts
4 x 9 life boats
Dimensions Tank Capacity
Length oa - 179m
Length bp - 165 m
Breadth - 25 m
Loaded Draft - 6.75m Fuel oil: 1,300 cubic meters
Fresh water: 755 metric tons
Capacity Machinery
1800 Lane Meters

Passengers - 1,200
Crew complement - 106 summer, 68 winter
 Main engines: 4 MAK, 8-cyl
BHP (horsepower) 7,000 each
Auxiliary: 3 MAK, 2,400 hp
Propellers: Twin Ka Me Wa
Thrusters: Twin bow Ka Me Wa, Twin aft Ka Me Wa
Economical speed: 15 knots
Maximum speed: 22 knots
Facilities Access
Cafeteria
Snack bar
Bar lounge
Seating lounge
TV lounge
Video arcade
Outside deck seating
Dormitory berths
Cabins: 49 x 4 berths
Children's play room
Infant changing room
Gift shop
First aid room
Public showers
Dog kennels
Elevators/escalators
Access for passengers with disabilities Ro-Ro bow and stern loading (Bow visor)
Two vehicle decks
Shore based bi-level loading ramps

 
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 25, 2008, 18:27:28
Not a bad looking thing. :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 25, 2008, 18:28:53
its great, i love the controls on the bridge, unfortunatly i dont have any digital photo's of it.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 26, 2008, 11:49:14
its great, i love the controls on the bridge, unfortunatly i dont have any digital photo's of it.

Sounds Nice.  :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 26, 2008, 12:01:34
Now, I really want to see a perfect model of the m/s Princess of Norway.

Princess of Norway

Route: Newcastle - IJmuiden
Building year: 1986 
Building yard: Seebeckwerft AG, Bremerhaven, Germany (#1058)
Owner: DFDS A/S
Operator: DFDS Seaways
Length: 161.52 m
Breadth: 27.6 m
Draft: 6.22 m
Gross Tonnage: 31356
Machinery: 4 * Krupp MAK 8M552
Speed: 21.5 knots
Number of passengers: 1290
Number of beds: 1302
Number of cars: 550
Lanemetres: 1410
Port of registry: København
Flag: Denmark

(http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/rw/620553/Ship+Photo+Princess+of+Norway.jpg)
(http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/rw/746011/Ship+Photo+PRINCESS+OF+NORWAY.jpg)
(http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/photos/rw/746009/Ship+Photo+PRINCESS+OF+NORWAY.jpg)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 26, 2008, 16:52:12
We all know that you love PON. I was going to restart the model i was making for you with some of the new skills i have learnt on gmax but...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 26, 2008, 19:59:59
...but???? :D

God Damm it FINISH THAT SENTENCE!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 26, 2008, 23:05:30
i posted an update where the old model was, with a new model, but no one even looked at it so, i abandoned the project
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 27, 2008, 10:06:52
NOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Captin Button on October 27, 2008, 16:24:56
What is Gmax?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 27, 2008, 21:13:08
GMAX is a 3 d modeling program.
Do u want me to keep up work on the model KDS?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 27, 2008, 22:16:01
I would love to, but please what ever you do DO NOT RUSH!  :D
I would love to see it in the game but it has to be up to VSteps standards so it needs to be as detailed and accurate as possible. I will try to find the exact measurements for you.  :D ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: KDS on October 27, 2008, 22:30:26
I heae sent DFDS Seaways an e-mail asking for the following heights and widths.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: dannyman1995 on October 30, 2008, 14:26:11
If they ever modeled the Thames i would like to see the woolwich Free Ferry
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: lkorahais on October 31, 2009, 02:16:03
A legendery ship is Superferry 2  and one new tech ship blue star paros
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: matt5674 on October 31, 2009, 04:53:10
My favorite ferries are the P&O Flagships, Pride of Rotterdam and Pride of Hull. They are the largest P&O ferries of the fleet, the twins are perfectley designed for the long trip between Rotterdam and Kingston Upon Hull.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 31, 2009, 14:43:50
Who woke this up?! Its over a year old!  :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 14:45:31
Someone should un-lock the poll so we can have a play...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 31, 2009, 14:50:07
 :-\   I don't think KDS comes around here any more.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 14:51:54
Admin's can do it! - Not sure of this Forums permissions for mods, though...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 31, 2009, 14:52:57
Im pretty sure that moderators can unlock and lock, if they can ban, Jack  :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 14:59:43
Who says Moderators can ban? - I don't know the Permissions of this forum.

Permissions by default don't allow moderators to ban (On SMF)..People can be banned on reccomendation of a Moderator/Staff member, which is then passed to the administrator for sentencing... ;D

Like Judge and Jury...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 31, 2009, 15:02:43
Don't ask how i know, i just do  ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 15:09:28
Just to Clarify,

Moderators can ban, BUT, it has to be approved first....!

Judge and Jury... :P
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 15:17:24
Im pretty sure that moderators can unlock and lock, if they can ban Jack  :doh:

Haha... But Jack hasn't been band yet...?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Kapn Jonah on October 31, 2009, 15:24:42
There was supposed to be a comma :P :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 15:27:32
There was supposed to be a comma :P :doh:

yes but the comma would have made the sentence less interesting than "If they can ban Jack"
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: mvsmith on October 31, 2009, 16:27:38
As I recall, a moderator can impose a ban on his own, but that is subject to a subsequent review and possible modification by an administrator or another moderator.

Dave, you could answer this question for us by banning Jack to see what happens.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on October 31, 2009, 16:44:00
Just to Clarify,

Moderators can ban, BUT, it has to be approved first....!

Judge and Jury... :P

Oh really? Are you sure about that? I mean You have to ask yourself if you feel lucky. Well do you, punk?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Traddles on October 31, 2009, 17:03:19
My banning finger is hovering over the keyboard right now. :evil:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 17:07:29
Oh really? Are you sure about that? I mean You have to ask yourself if you feel lucky. Well do you, punk?

Make my day... :evil: :lol:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Capt. Matt on October 31, 2009, 17:13:55
My banning finger is hovering over the keyboard right now. :evil:

Go Traddles!  :evil:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on October 31, 2009, 18:39:01
Bye, Cruel world...Traddles is playing with something that I can't see :evil:

"Nothing, or nothing you can see..."

Well, that settles that one. There IS a god.  ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 18:52:16
It would appear I'm still here... :evil:

Muhauhauhaaa!!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 18:52:58
It would appear I'm still here... :evil:

Muhauhauhaaa!!

Are you still here?? Haven;t you been banned yet...?

 :evil:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on October 31, 2009, 18:55:35
Muhauhauhaaa!!
Are you in pain? Do you need a vet?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 18:58:06
I'm perfectly fine thanks :P

Haven't been thrown out just yet, Probably too much paperwork to do... :doh: :lol: :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on October 31, 2009, 19:03:16
I'm perfectly fine thanks :P

Haven't been thrown out just yet, Probably too much paperwork to do... :doh: :lol: :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on October 31, 2009, 20:06:54
My banning finger is hovering over the keyboard right now. :evil:
I DID NOT USE BANNING FINGER  :evil: not suitable for children I think
                                                                                              Eric
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 20:24:44
I DID NOT USE BANNING FINGER  :evil: not suitable for children I think
                                                                                              Eric

Yeah, but Jack isn't a child...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on October 31, 2009, 20:31:46
The Ferry Man
I am well aware of the fact Jack is 15 years old other forum members are not
 that is the reason for removing
                                                                                  Eric
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Wave Music on October 31, 2009, 20:55:40
The Ferry Man
I am well aware of the fact Jack is 15 years old other forum members are not
 that is the reason for removing
                                                                                  Eric

I don't get it a little regarding what do you meant, Eric.  Other forum members are not aware of Jack's being 15 (while he's yet still 14) years old, or other forum members are not 15 ?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:10:22
I'm more 15 than I am 14...I'm 15 in a few days time! :lol:

Sorry about that Eric, I didn't see a harm in it...But better not to cause the little children to have nightmares.... :doh: :lol:

Jack ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 21:13:32
Oh wait, is this about the ban GIF?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:20:39
I'm assuming so :lol:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 21:22:01
I'm assuming so :lol:

Okay I wondered what SadSid meant when he said:

Quote
The Ferry Man
I am well aware of the fact Jack is 15 years old other forum members are not
 that is the reason for removing

I thought he was taking about not banning you, which is why I became extremely confused...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:25:22
I thought he was taking about not banning you, which is why I became extremely confused...

Har, har, harrr... ::)

 :lol:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Wave Music on October 31, 2009, 21:27:18
I thought he was taking about not banning you, which is why I became extremely confused...

I'm not even talking about how he confused me with his saying!  :o


He meant that while he aware that Jack is 15, other members aren't aware of Jack's real age?

or

He meant that while he aware that Jack is 15, other members are younger/older than 15?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 21:30:08
I'm not even talking about how he confused me with his saying!  :o


He meant that while he aware that Jack is 15, other members aren't aware of Jack's real age?

or

He meant that while he aware that Jack is 15, other members are younger/older than 15?


This, I think
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:30:39
He meant (I think!), that I was 15, but others are younger...And that maybe an animation of, An animation, of an animation of a gremlin thing getting squashed with a "Ban" hammer which shows animated blood...Is too much for people younger than 15? :lol: :D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on October 31, 2009, 21:31:13
He meant (I think!), that I was 15, but others are younger...And that maybe an animation of, An animation, of an animation of a gremlin thing getting squashed with a "Ban" hammer which shows animated blood...Is too much for people younger than 15? :lol: :D

I think so...

Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:34:15
Wait till they see The Texas Chainsaw Massacre...Or SAW.... :evil:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: matt5674 on October 31, 2009, 21:35:34
Wait till they see The Texas Chainsaw Massacre...Or SAW.... :evil:
A little Halloween joke from Jack-o-lantern. ;D
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Wave Music on October 31, 2009, 21:36:37
He meant (I think!), that I was 15, but others are younger...

If you're about members' age regarding their posting style/behavior on forum - then  yes, the overwhelming majority of members looks rather younger than their factual age.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on October 31, 2009, 21:37:05
ZZZZZ!!! AHHHHHHH *Blood guts, Arm flies off*

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! MWAHAHAHHA!! :evil:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on November 02, 2009, 18:04:26
I thought he was taking about not banning you, which is why I became extremely confused...
You, confused?  :o ;D

Getting back on topic, before a Goderator sticks his oar in (nautical theme there)

Did anyone help you, WM, work out what that funny little red barge thing is?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Daniel Cho on November 03, 2009, 07:19:06
mine is Coastal Renaissance operated by BCferries here are some infos ( too lazy to type it)http://www.bcferries.com/about/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html (http://www.bcferries.com/about/fleet/profile-coastal_renaissance.html) 

more pics(http://www.shipgaz.com/old/magazine/issues/2007/24/images/CoastalRenaissance-06.jpg)

(http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2008/08/14/bc-080814-new-ferry.jpg)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: mcmillan8 on February 26, 2010, 21:35:15
My favorite ferry is Viking line
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Captain Cadet on February 27, 2010, 10:21:10
id like to see Stena Europe in the game.  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: SHIPPY67 on February 27, 2010, 16:17:41
I said other, i want to see Alameda-San Francisco Farry Company, their ships are the Peralta, Marin, and Napa.

Really want to see it added to the game, especially the Peralta!!! :) :) :)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: coyotes_uk on March 01, 2010, 14:01:24
Has to be P&O Ferries for me!
All my life they are the only ferry company I have travelled on. It helps that the service from Hull to the continent is fairly local for me, and the ferries themselves are excellent!

It's great that SS has the Pride of Rotterdam, but I would also love to see the Pride of York/Brugge included too!
I have many a fond memory of travelling on them!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Steam Packet on May 20, 2010, 17:40:42
I would love to see the Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company added to the game, they are the BEST opertaor ever!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Hywel on May 23, 2010, 14:40:51
How about Stena Line with there big Catamerange (i cant spell). And the heavy ferry because they have various styles of them.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: McGherkin on May 23, 2010, 18:46:27
Hoverlloyd, Hovertravel, Hoverspeed... Take your pick...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 23, 2010, 18:48:30
Hoverlloyd, Hovertravel, Hoverspeed... Take your pick...
Seaspeed...  ;)

And of course...

Norfolk Line... Brittany Ferries... Seafrance...

Stena Fantasia... looked the greatest in the Sealink colours...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: laganviking on May 23, 2010, 19:04:56
Norfolkline? Who are they?
I know they deal in container shipping and in refridgerated transport, but not in ferries?
You must mean Tor Delfina, Tor Doverina, Tor Dunkerqueina?  :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Nathan|C on May 23, 2010, 19:31:02
Don't forget the Tor Humberquia, Tor Flandervian and the Queen of Scandidunquerquen. :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: clanky on May 23, 2010, 20:48:57
In all seriousness it will be very interesting to see how the Norfolkline services are marketed in the future, the fact that the two Liverpool ships no longer have Norfolkline on the side would lead one to believe that the Norfolkline name may disappear altogether.

Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 23, 2010, 21:05:55
Just wait until the European people say that DFDS can't buy Norfolk Line - the boats will have to get it back on...
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 06, 2010, 22:47:47
Sorry for draggin it up from the deep, but just to update:

In all seriousness it will be very interesting to see how the Norfolkline services are marketed in the future, the fact that the two Liverpool ships no longer have Norfolkline on the side would lead one to believe that the Norfolkline name may disappear altogether.

You were right as well - Norfolk Line is no more, just DFDS Seaways; and now the Liverpool Belfast route then sold on to Stena Line
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: clanky on December 08, 2010, 17:31:56
And the Larne - Fleetwood service to close.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 08, 2010, 17:33:05
It is indeed - real shake up on the Irish Sea, with Stena Line seemingly the biggest winner
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 08, 2010, 18:01:56
nope!
stena line is on 41%
and PO Ferries is on 64%
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 08, 2010, 18:02:34
I wasn't referring to the poll
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 08, 2010, 18:04:19
nope!
PO Ferries is still more popular, they atleast care about SOME of their ships
stena line doesnt even care about any at all!, i bet the new Stena Hollandica will go rust in 1 year
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 08, 2010, 18:15:12
nope!
PO Ferries is still more popular, they atleast care about SOME of their ships
stena line doesnt even care about any at all!, i bet the new Stena Hollandica will go rust in 1 year

better not let Stu hear you say that...

But I was refering to the Irish Sea, Stena Line has benefited a lot - no real competition in the north now
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 08, 2010, 20:57:55
what about Irish Ferries?
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 08, 2010, 20:59:15
They don't work above Dublin
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 08, 2010, 21:20:59
oh! you meant Oh! sorry got confused :doh:
i get it!. yes then its Stena
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Dustybin on December 08, 2010, 22:09:49
Stena Line are in the middle of taking over the DFDS Belfast-Birkenhead, Belfast - Heysham and also Dublin - Birkenhead. As a Truck driver on these routes regular I hope that Stena can make a better job of it. I also travel the Koek van Holland to Harwich and Killingholme, and sometimes on the Europoort to Hull(P & O) and the Europoort to Harwich (Stena). What about the new Hollandica or Britanica. As Vstep is in Rotterdam its only 5 minutes down the road and they are fantastic ships.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 09, 2010, 17:18:23
nah, the ships dont look right in SSE,
and there is no point of having another rotterdam ferry when we already have one in Sse

but great ships though
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: michael_taal on December 09, 2010, 20:47:42
my favourite ferry is the Queen of Scandinavia (now princess maria)
length: 166,10m
beam: 28,46m
passengers: 1676 after rebuild 2000
cars: 450
trucks: 70
IMO. 7911533

2
king of scandinavia ex Princess of norway
length: 161,45m
beam: 32,01
passengers: 1800
cars: 550
trucks: -
imo: 8502406

3
logos hope (former name gustav vasa)
length: 128,82m
beam: 20.82m
passengers: 752
cars: 250
trucks: 30
imo: 7302914
extra info: its now an ship for people in third world countries they are collecting money and they are sailing all over the world.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 09, 2010, 21:21:12
yes she also looks really good,
but she isnt modern but thats your opinion
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 29, 2010, 22:46:52
better not let Stu hear you say that...

But I was refering to the Irish Sea, Stena Line has benefited a lot - no real competition in the north now

pee and oh-no????  >:(

Yep, well said, TFM!
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: The Ferry King on December 31, 2010, 17:42:12
oh oh :o
i think i am in big trouble :doh:
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: krytsch on April 15, 2011, 17:36:13
My all time favorite:

M/S Gelting Syd!!!


But the Princes of Norway/Fjord Norway belong to my favorites as well.
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: maalle heitetty kippari on April 15, 2011, 19:10:41
my favourite ferry is Viking XPRS

Built: 2008 Aker Finnyards, Finland
Ice class: 1A SUPER
Length:185metres
Breadth: 27,7metres
Draught: 6,55metres
Speed: 25knots
Passengers: 2 500
Berths: 728
Cars: 230
Gargo units: 1000metres
IMO. 9375654
Stabilizers

(http://photos3.marinetraffic.com/ais/showphoto.aspx?photoid=173826&size=full)
(http://photos2.marinetraffic.com/ais/showphoto.aspx?photoid=71079&size=full)
(http://photos2.marinetraffic.com/ais/showphoto.aspx?photoid=26404&size=full)
(http://photos3.marinetraffic.com/ais/showphoto.aspx?photoid=172225&size=full)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: sse william on April 21, 2011, 05:11:30
P&O ;D
HSC Express(P&O EXPRESS)

Builder: International Catamarans (Incat)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Yard number: 047
Laid down: 12 May 1997
Launched: 17 January 1998
Completed: 1 May 1998
Identification: Call sign: C6FQ4
 
Route: Larne — Troon & Cairnryan
Class and type: Det Norske Veritas 1A1 HSLC R1 Car Ferry A E0
Tonnage: 5,902 GT; 2,441  NT; 450 DWT
Length: 91 m (299 ft)
Beam: 26 m (85 ft)
Draught: 3.7 m (12 ft)
Installed power: 4 x Caterpillar Inc. model 3618 marine diesel engines
Propulsion: 4 x Lips LJ145D waterjet
Speed: 40 knots
Capacity: 900 passengers
220 vehicles


http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/shipco/iomspco/lifeafterseaco/P1070295.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/shipco/iomspco/lifeafterseaco/lifeafterseaco.htm&usg=__V6Q0NDMUdV6fFi41SjKjBhYyE9k=&h=480&w=640&sz=92&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=doCB-ufK0lDD4M:&tbnh=134&tbnw=174&ei=u62vTbX2OoGy8gPa3riQDw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dp%2526o%2Bexpress%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1345%26bih%3D565%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=124&vpy=75&dur=2590&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=186&ty=135&oei=u62vTbX2OoGy8gPa3riQDw&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0 (http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/shipco/iomspco/lifeafterseaco/P1070295.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/shipco/iomspco/lifeafterseaco/lifeafterseaco.htm&usg=__V6Q0NDMUdV6fFi41SjKjBhYyE9k=&h=480&w=640&sz=92&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=doCB-ufK0lDD4M:&tbnh=134&tbnw=174&ei=u62vTbX2OoGy8gPa3riQDw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dp%2526o%2Bexpress%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1345%26bih%3D565%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=124&vpy=75&dur=2590&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=186&ty=135&oei=u62vTbX2OoGy8gPa3riQDw&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0)
Title: Re: Everyone's Favourite Ferry Revised (with a poll)
Post by: larsdehaan on April 21, 2011, 14:09:45
ya all know mine lol