ShipPax Award 2005 for Norfolkline and the Making of the Ropax Ships

Norfolkline efforts to operate Ro-Pax vessels along its famous route Dover-Dunkerque , which got well recognised for the comfortable journey to France and beyond was awarded as the best Ro-Pax vessel Masersk Dunkerque 2005.

I was surprised to learn facts about this ropax market, which had faced rough weather as been dominated by the alternative forms of travel by air wherein the cost of fuel is cheaper compared to ferries. Still, Maersk brought out three magnificent ferries for operating along the British channel.

The main problem to fabricate these passenger ferries is the manufacturers are to follow the provisions laid on in the 1974 SOLAS convention. Along with this, latest amendments were added in 2010 SOLAS that states any construction done for accommodation on the ferry, the specified levels of combustion for the material under process should be maintained.

Lloyd’s Register a pioneer in accessing the ships and expert in classification of the ships has classified three 35,923-gt ferries, Maersk Dover, Maersk Dunkerque, Maersk Delft for Norfolkline meant for freight and passengers .All the ships have been constructed by the South Korea samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). These vessels said to carry 750 passengers and operate on the Dover to Dunkerque route. Lloyd’s Register made a new beginning by classifying the classification for the Ro-Pax vessels and shares our achieved 2005 awards to their credit.

Blu marine is one of the most preferred refurbishment companies located between Southampton and Salisbury at location near the formally a Royal Munitions Storage Facility. It engaged its activities of work for the three ferries at the dry dock in Dunkerque and latter were shifted to Hampshire for upholstery and joinery workshop. It refurbished all the lounges and fulfilling every aspect of design.

Winners of the ShipPax award for outstanding ferry concept for 2005