MS Seatruck Power is a motor‑propelled roll‑on/roll‑off (Ro‑Ro) freight ferry operated by Seatruck Ferries Ltd., a UK‑based short‑sea shipping company that services routes across the Irish Sea.
General characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Ship type | Ro‑Ro freight ferry |
| Builder | Flensburger Schiffbau‑Gesellschaft (Germany) |
| Year built | 2012 |
| Launch date | 22 May 2012 |
| IMO number | 9626829 |
| Gross tonnage | Approximately 13 000 GT |
| Length overall | About 142 m (466 ft) |
| Beam | About 23 m (75 ft) |
| Draught | Roughly 6 m (20 ft) |
| Propulsion | Diesel engines driving two controllable‑pitch propellers |
| Service speed | 22 knots (≈ 41 km/h) |
| Cargo capacity | Roughly 1 000 lane‑metres of freight, ≈ 150 cars or a mix of trailers and trucks |
| Route(s) | Primarily Liverpool ↔ Dublin and Liverpool ↔ Belfast (Irish Sea services) |
Operational history
- Delivered to Seatruck Ferries in mid‑2012, MS Seatruck Power entered service on the company's Irish Sea routes shortly thereafter.
- The vessel is employed on short‑haul freight services, transporting trucks, trailers, and rolling stock between ports in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- As part of Seatruck’s “Seatruck class” of vessels, it shares design features with sister ships Seatruck Performance, Seatruck Precision, and Seatruck Power (the latter being the subject of this entry).
Design and features
- The ship’s Ro‑Ro design includes multiple decks with internal ramps, allowing cargo to be driven on and off without shore‑based crane assistance.
- Equipped with modern navigation and safety systems in line with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations for passenger‑carrying vessels, although its primary role is freight transport.
Regulatory and classification
- Classified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) under the “1A1” notation, indicating compliance with standards for hull structure, machinery, and safety equipment.
Notes on source availability
Information about MS Seatruck Power is documented in maritime registers such as the IMO ship database, vessel tracking services (e.g., MarineTraffic), and publications concerning UK short‑sea ferry operations. No speculative or unverified claims are included herein.
