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    Hellenic Highspeed (IMO 9141845)

    in Tαχύπλοα NT

    Posted

    53 minutes ago, Champion Jet_2 said:

    She took Artemis(hellenic seaways passenger ship going for drydock) routes in Cyclades(10+ ports!!!) and this route does not require more speed than 20 kn,and she is before schedule in the ports.

    Thanks. So, as she is covering a conventional vessel, her full speed is not required. 

    She is, however, still listed as the highspeed option on the HSW site!

    Παναγία Σουμελά (IMO 7400259)

    in Ferries εκτός δράσης

    Posted · Edited by Steam Packet Co

    Hi All,

    Apologies for resurrecting this topic again, I would just like to ask another question about the Lady as she was in Greece.

    What Lounges were available for use when she was the Panagia Soumela? I know all of Deck 5 was open, as was the new lounge aft of her Cafeteria. But what about Deck 4? Were the Bar & two Forward Lounges on Deck 4 open? Were the Children's Play Area/Family Lounge & Quiet Lounge on Deck 2 open? And finally, were her Cabins on Deck 6 available for passenger use when she was Panagia Soumela?

    Thanks again for your time & help.

    Παναγία Σουμελά (IMO 7400259)

    in Ferries εκτός δράσης

    Posted

    Thank you, those photos are absolutely amazing!!!  :D

     

    If you get the time to put some more on, I'd really appreciate seeing some more of her. Did you manage to photograph her cabins? 

     

    As regards to her looks, she had a traditional Rounded 'Cruiser' Style Stern because of her unique side loading design. Prior to her conversion she had a spiral ramp system at the stern, that allowed her to load cars at the various access points, meaning she wasn't restrained by the tidal ports she operated to and could load vehicles without the need for a link span, at almost any tide. I always loved her looks, she had the look and feel of a traditional Steam Packet Vessel, and was known as the last of the line. After the Lady, the Company started buying Ro-Ro, RO-PAX and Fast Craft Vessels. 

     

    I'm amazed that she isn't missed in Greece, she's definitely still missed in Manx Waters. There isn't a day goes past when I don't think about her.  :)

    Παναγία Σουμελά (IMO 7400259)

    in Ferries εκτός δράσης

    Posted

    Hi Guys, 

     

    Firstly, I am sorry that my message is not in Greek, I cannot speak the language unfortunately. 

     

    I am also sorry for bringing back an old topic, though I'd like to ask members if they could do me a favour. If anyone has any photos of onboard the Panagia Soumela, could they please post them to the site? 

     

    Many thanks for any help, it really is appreciated. 

    European Enterprise (IMO 7711139)

    in Ferries εκτός δράσης

    Posted

    Στο ντοκο συνεχίζεται η κατασκευή του καταπέλτη του πλοίου. Από ότι καταλαβαίνω το πλοίο δύσκολα θα προλάβει να είναι έτοιμο μέχρι το τέλος Ιουλίου

     

    She is looking good. Glad to see her being given a new lease of life. 

     

    Though, I don't understand what a catapult is. Can anyone help out with that? 

    Tera Jet (IMO 9179660)

    in Tαχύπλοα NT

    Posted

    it's their new one.  next year all seajets fastcrafts will wear it

     

    Thanks. With SeaJets acquiring Emeraude France, will any vessels be leaving the fleet? Surely one of the passenger only vessels could be retired, or both could, and the larger Emeraude France replace them. Or will SeaJets retain their passenger only vessels?

    Queries in English for our non-Greek speaking members.

    in News in English

    Posted · Edited by polmyt
    quote

    SNAEFELL is not 'grim', she is far from it. She is a beautiful vessel, inside and out. I will miss her this summer.

    And if you are referring to the LADY OF MANN, who was sold to SAOS in 2005 and is now laid up? That is not through her own fault, SAOS are now bankrupt and all of their fleet except SAOS II are laid up.

    Queries in English for our non-Greek speaking members.

    in News in English

    Posted

    Last Update: 07 July 2011

    SNAEFELL (to be renamed as MASTER JET) New highspeed ferry for Sea Jets

    Hmm, you see I am still not sure about that. ShipPax also published the following article;

    SNAEFELL leaves for Greek charter

    Isle of Man Steam Packet fast craft SNAEFELL has left lay-up at Birkenhead

    to head via Gibraltar to Piraeus to start a charter for NEL Lines,

    reportedly filling in for sister 74m Incat CYCLADES EXPRESS which is

    believed to have suffered fire damage.

    SNAEFELL (Incat 026), taken out of service by the Steam Packet last winter,

    was previously linked with a move to the Indian Ocean for service between

    India and Sri Lanka. Built in 1991 SNAEFELL became the Steam Packet's first

    fast craft when debuting as SEACAT ISLE OF MAN in 1997.

    CYCLADES EXPRESS (Incat 028) operated as SEACAT SCOTLAND from 1991 to 2007

    and was in the Red Sea until joining NEL last year to start services to

    Santorini from the Cretan ports of Heraklion and Rethymon.

    Both craft are Ruston powered and can take around 450 passengers and 88

    cars.

    SOURCE: http://www.shippax.se/members/news/newsarticle.asp?id=4197

    Caldera Vista (IMO 8900012)

    in Tαχύπλοα NT

    Posted · Edited by polmyt
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    The core crew members were retained. I am led to believe enough IoMSPCo crew members were available to deliver SNAEFELL to Nel Lines and that Nel Lines were to provide Cabin Crew throughout the charter.

    Regards.

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