Bornholm Express
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{{Infobox ship image | Ship image = Bornholm Express.JPG | Ship caption = Bornholm Express }} {{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship name = Bornholm Express | Ship owner = Christansøfarten | Ship operator = | Ship registry = {{flagicon|Denmark}} Gudhjem | Ship route = | Ship ordered = 28 May 2004 | Ship builder = Damen Group | Ship original cost = | Ship yard number = 082 | Ship way number = | Ship laid down = | Ship launched = February 2006 | Ship completed = March 2006 | Ship christened = | Ship acquired = | Ship maiden voyage = 8 April 2006 | Ship in service = 1 June 2006 | Ship out of service = | Ship identification =*Callsign: OYGF
| Ship fate = | Ship status = | Ship notes = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship type = Passenger ship | Ship tonnage = {{GT|322}} | Ship displacement = | Ship length = {{convert|41.00|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{convert|8.00|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship height = | Ship draught = | Ship draft = | Ship depth = {{convert|2.30|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship decks = | Ship deck clearance = | Ship ramps = | Ship ice class = | Ship sail plan = | Ship power = 3 × Caterpillar C32 diesel engines | Ship propulsion = 3 × screw propellers | Ship speed = {{convert|25|kn|km/h}} | Ship capacity = 245 passengers | Ship crew = | Ship notes = }} |
Bornholm Express is a fast passenger ferry built in 2006 by Damen, Gorinchem, Netherlands. It is currently in active service.
Construction
Bornholm Express was built in Singapore in 2006 by Damen Group, Gorinchem, the Netherlands as yard number 082. The ship is a 322 GT monohull design constructed of aluminium. Bornholm Express is {{convert|41.00|m|ftin}} long, with a beam of {{convert|8.00|m|ftin}} and a depth of {{convert|2.30|m|ftin}}. She is powered by three Caterpillar C32 diesel engines driving three screw propellers via reverse reduction gearboxes. Each engine is rated at {{convert|1645|kW|hp}} at 2,300 rpm.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-High-Speed-Marine-Transportation/DAMEN-4108-FERRY-Singapore.html |title=DAMEN 4108 FERRY (Singapore), High-speed monohull craft |publisher=Jane's |accessdate=25 May 2010}} She is capable of {{convert|25|kn|km/h}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.damen.nl/News/Delivery_of_Damen_Fast_Ferry_4108__Bornholm-Express_.aspx?mId=8565&rId=393&sId=3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921094026/http://damen.nl/News/Delivery_of_Damen_Fast_Ferry_4108__Bornholm-Express_.aspx?mId=8565&rId=393&sId=3 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2010 |title=Delivery of Damen Fast Ferry 4108 'Bornholm-Express' |publisher=Damen Group |accessdate=25 May 2010 }}
History
Bornholm Express was ordered by Christansøfarten Aps, Gudhjem on 28 May 2004. Launched in February 2006, she was completed in March 2006 and the loaded on board {{MV|Pancaldo}} for delivery. On 8 April 2006, she was unloaded in Copenhagen and then sailed to Gudhjem. She entered service on 1 June 2006.{{Cite web|url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/bornholm_express_2006.htm |title=M/S BORNHOLM EXPRESS. |publisher=Fakta om Fartyg |language=Swedish |accessdate=25 May 2010}} She uses the call sign OYGF, and is allocated the IMO number 9356476 and MMSI number 220451000.{{cite web|url=http://www.digital-seas.com/vessel_search/vessel_details/on/oygf_bornholm_express_q47194.html?tx_fleetmonportal_pi1[position]=1 |title=Vessel information BORNHOLM EXPRESS from Denmark Denmark |publisher=Digital Seas |accessdate=25 May 2010}} Her port of registry is Gudhjem.{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/bornholm_express_2006_ll_1.htm |title=Extrabilder |publisher=Fakta om Fartyg |language=Swedish |accessdate=25 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026150736/http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/bornholm_express_2006_ll_1.htm |archivedate=26 October 2008 }}
Bornholm Express is licensed to carry 245 passengers. She serves routes between Simrishamn, Sweden and Allinge, Bornholm, Denmark. It also serves Christiansø. It takes about 60 minutes to get to Allinge from Simrishamn and 40 minutes to Christiansø. In May and September, Bornholm Express runs between Bornholm and Kolobrzeg (Poland).
Update 3-Sep-2018: This vessel no longer sails between Sweden and Bornholm.
References
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External links
- [http://www.bornholmexpress.dk/ Bornholm Express]
{{Bornholm Denmark}}
Category:Water transport in Denmark
Category:Water transport in Sweden
Category:Water transport in Poland