MS Epsilon
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{{Infobox ship image |Ship image=File:'Epsilon'.jpg |Ship caption= }} {{Infobox ship career |Hide header= |Ship name=*2011-2014: Cartour Epsilon
|Ship owner=*2011-2023: Euroafrica Shipping
|Ship operator=*2011-2014: Caronte & Tourist
|Ship registry=2011 onwards: Limassol,{{flag|Cyprus}} |Ship route=
|Ship builder=Cantieri Navale Visentini |Ship original cost= |Ship yard number=228 |Ship laid down= |Ship launched= |Ship completed= |Ship christened= |Ship acquired= |Ship maiden voyage= |Ship in service= |Ship out of service= |Ship identification={{IMO Number|9539054}} |Ship fate= |Ship status=In service |Ship notes= }} {{Infobox ship characteristics |Hide header= |Header caption= |Ship tonnage=26,375 GT |Ship length={{convert|186.50|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web|title =P271 Visemar One|work =NAOS Ship & Boat Design| url =http://www.naos-design.com/en/design-en/31-p271-visemar-one-en.html|accessdate=29 November 2013}} |Ship beam={{convert|25.60|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} |Ship draught={{convert|6.85|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} |Ship power=2 x MAN B&W 9L48/60 diesel engines |Ship propulsion=2 x Controllable pitch propellers |Ship speed={{convert|24|knots|km/h|0|lk=in}} |Ship Decks = 7: 4 freight decks and 3 passenger decks. |Ship capacity= 2,860 Lane Meters |Ship crew= |Ship notes= }} |
Epsilon is a ROPAX ferry that was operated by Irish Ferries. The vessel operated between Dublin, Holyhead and Cherbourg.
History
The Cartour Epsilon was delivered in 2011 to Sicilian ferry operator Caronte & Tourist.
=Irish Ferries=
In 2013, the Epsilon was chartered to Irish Ferries to expand their Dublin–Holyhead route, crossing the route twice a day from Tuesday to Saturday, opposite the Stena Superfast X, before running Dublin–Cherbourg from Saturday and returning to Dublin.
On 11 February 2016, Epsilon sustained damage to her cargo, after sailing into Storm Imogen{{cite web|title=Storm Imogen wrecks dozens of cars on ferry sailing|url=http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/storm-imogen-wrecks-dozens-of-cars-on-ferry-sailing-11364039443512|publisher=BT.com|date=11 February 2016|accessdate=8 May 2016}} while en route from Cherbourg to Dublin. Afloat.ie reported that the ship met steady forecasted wind speeds of 60 knots, with gusts of up to 105 knots (almost 200 km/h) at times.
Her charter ended on 4 December 2023, the ferry had already been sold to Unity Line.
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Category:Ferries of the Republic of Ireland
Category:Ships built by Cantiere Navale Visentini
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