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==History== |
==History== |
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''Commodore Clipper'' was new to Commodore Ferries/Condor Ferries in 1999.{{cn|date=May 2024}} |
''Commodore Clipper'' was new to Commodore Ferries/Condor Ferries in 1999.{{cn|date=May 2024}} |
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==Accidents and incidents== |
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===2010 Fire=== |
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On a sailing from [[Jersey]] to [[Portsmouth]], an electrical issue with a power supply caused a fire onboard ''Commodore Clipper'' in June 2010. It is said that the severity of the fire was increased by the electrical breakers not tripping when they should have.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-10677813| title=Commodore Clipper fire caused by 'electrical fault'| work=BBC News |date=18 July 2010}}</ref> |
On a sailing from [[Jersey]] to [[Portsmouth]], an electrical issue with a power supply caused a fire onboard ''Commodore Clipper'' in June 2010. It is said that the severity of the fire was increased by the electrical breakers not tripping when they should have.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-10677813| title=Commodore Clipper fire caused by 'electrical fault'| work=BBC News |date=18 July 2010}}</ref> |
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===2014 Grounding=== |
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On 14 July 2014, the ''Commodore Clipper'' became grounded on the [[Little Roussel]], a channel between [[Herm]] and [[Guernsey]]. The cause of the incident was found to be poor planning by the crew on board, who had failed to take an unusually low tide into consideration.<ref name="ClipperAccident">{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commodore-clipper-accident-investigation-report-published | title=Commodore Clipper accident investigation report published | publisher=Marine Accident Investigation Branch | date=6 August 2015}}</ref> |
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The vessel was taken out of service for several weeks and was repaired in [[Falmouth, England|Falmouth]]. It returned to service on 27 August of the same year.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-28952809 | title=Damaged Commodore Clipper returns to service |
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| work=BBC News | date=27 August 2014 | accessdate=1 July 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:29, 1 July 2024
 Commodore Clipper at Portsmouth
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| History | |
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| Name | 1999–present: Commodore Clipper |
| Operator | Condor Ferries |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas[1] |
| Builder | Van der Giessen de Noord, Netherlands |
| Maiden voyage | 1999 |
| In service | 1999 |
| Identification |
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| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | ROPAX ferry |
| Tonnage | 13,456 GT |
| Length | 129.19 m (423 ft 10 in) |
| Beam | 23.4 m (76 ft 9 in) |
| Draft | 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in) |
| Installed power |
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| Speed | 18.8 knots (34.8 km/h; 21.6 mph) |
| Capacity |
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| Crew | 38 |
MV Commodore Clipper is a roll-on/roll-off ferry owned by Condor Ferries.
History
Commodore Clipper was new to Commodore Ferries/Condor Ferries in 1999.[citation needed]
Accidents and incidents
2010 Fire
On a sailing from Jersey to Portsmouth, an electrical issue with a power supply caused a fire onboard Commodore Clipper in June 2010. It is said that the severity of the fire was increased by the electrical breakers not tripping when they should have.[2]
2014 Grounding
On 14 July 2014, the Commodore Clipper became grounded on the Little Roussel, a channel between Herm and Guernsey. The cause of the incident was found to be poor planning by the crew on board, who had failed to take an unusually low tide into consideration.[3]
The vessel was taken out of service for several weeks and was repaired in Falmouth. It returned to service on 27 August of the same year.[4]
References
- ^ "CONDOR ISLANDER [BS]". Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Commodore Clipper fire caused by 'electrical fault'". BBC News. 18 July 2010.
- ^ "Commodore Clipper accident investigation report published". Marine Accident Investigation Branch. 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Damaged Commodore Clipper returns to service". BBC News. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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