European Causeway
 European Causeway at Larne | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | European Causeway[1] |
| Owner |  P&O Ferries[1] |
| Operator |
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| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas [1] |
| Route | Cairnryan-Larne[1] |
| Ordered | 1998 |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Yard number | 1065[1] |
| Laid down | 1999 |
| Launched | 20 March 2000[1] |
| Completed | 2000 |
| In service | August 2000 |
| Identification |
|
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 20,646 GT[1] |
| Length | 156.2 m (512 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Beam | 23.4 m (76 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Draught | 5.5 m (18 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Propulsion | 4 x Wärtsilä 12V38[1] |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)[1] |
| Capacity |
|
| Crew | 55 |
European Causeway is a ferry operated by P&O Ferries. She was built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki shipyard in Japan.[1]
History
European Causeway entered service in August 2000 replacing Pride of Rathlin.[2][3] She was specially designed for the Cairnryan-Larne route and has not operated in service away from this route, only straying for refit periods.
Incidents
On 18 December 2018, European Causeway was involved in an incident in extreme weather conditions. After what was described as a "big dip", several lorries toppled sideways causing damage to other vehicles on the car deck. No injuries were reported.[4] The Marine Accident Investigation Branch carried out an investigation. It was concluded that:
- The route being followed had not been adjusted sufficiently to mitigate the effects of the sea conditions and reduce the likelihood of severe rolling.
- The cargo lashings applied were insufficient for the forecasted weather conditions and the ship’s approved cargo securing manual provided limited guidance to ship’s staff.
- Drivers remaining in their vehicles during the ferry’s passage, in contravention of international regulations and company policy, was not uncommon and is an industry-wide issue.[5]
In March 2022, the vessel was detained at Larne by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, due to "failures on crew familiarisation, vessel documentation and crew training", after a new crew was installed, following P&O sacking 800 staff.[6]
On 27 April 2022, European Causeway suffered a complete power loss just off the coast of Larne. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution dispatched three lifeboats to the vessel's location, a coastguard helicopter was dispatched and the Queen Victoria stood by to assist if required. The ship recovered power after roughly two hours adrift and continued the voyage to Larne under her own power, escorted by the lifeboats.[7]
Sister Ships
European Causeway does not have an exact sister ship, however P&O ordered two further vessels based on her design:-
- European Ambassador[8] Built 2000.
- Enlarged version built for P&O Irish Sea's Liverpool-Dublin service. Differences include more powerful engines for higher service speed, full bow ramp for landing on linkspans, large stern ramp, passenger cabins, club lounge and revised crew facilities.
- European Highlander Built 2002
- Enlarged version built for P&O Irish Sea as a partner to European Causeway.[9] Differences include minor revisions to the passenger deck layout, additional passenger lifts and the use of larger lifeboats rather than Marine evacuation systems
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "M/F European Causeway". Ferry-site.dk. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ^ Significant Ships of 2000. Royal Institution of Naval Architects. 2001. p. 37. ISBN 0903055554.
- ^ "EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY and EUROPEAN HIGHLANDER (Vessel Profile)". 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Lorries toppled after 'big dip' on Larne to Cairnryan ferry". BBC News. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Cargo shift and damage to vehicles on board ro-ro passenger ferry European Causeway". Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "P&O Ferries ship detained over crew training concerns". BBC News. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Meighan, Craig. "P&O ferry European Causeway travelling from Cairnryan loses power near Larne". The National. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Tarbox, Steven (20 February 2014). "EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY and EUROPEAN HIGHLANDER". NI Ferry Site. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ Tarbox, Steven (14 August 2020). "Happy Anniversary European Causeway!". NI Ferry Site. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
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