Rodin-class ferry

The Rodin-class ferries are a duo of ferries operated by DFDS, formerly by SeaFrance and MyFerryLink. The two ferries were built between 2001 and 2005 and operate between Dover and Calais.^[1][2]

Builders

• Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France (Côte des Flandres)
• Aker Finnyards, Rauma, Finland (Côte des Dunes)

Operators

• SeaFrance 2001–2012
• MyFerryLink 2012-2015
• DFDS Seaways 2010–present

Built2001–2005

In service2001–present

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Rodin class

Côte des Flandres (former SeaFrance Berlioz) in Dover Harbour
Class overview
Builders	Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France (Côte des Flandres) Aker Finnyards, Rauma, Finland (Côte des Dunes)
Operators	SeaFrance 2001–2012 MyFerryLink 2012-2015 DFDS Seaways 2010–present
Built	2001–2005
In service	2001–present
Planned	2
Completed	2
General characteristics
Tonnage	33,796 GT
Length	185.82 m (609 ft 8 in)
Beam	27.7 m (90 ft 11 in)
Draught	6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
Decks	9
Propulsion	2 × Wartsila 8L46B + 2x 12V46B diesels, 4 engines total
Speed	25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity	2000 passengers 2000 lane metres 120 lorries or 700 cars
Crew	70

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