In strange waters #2: Stena Line Irish Sea dry docking’s/refits 2017 (Pt 2)

By: Steven Tarbox
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Stena Lagan pictured during her Monday lay-over at Birkenhead on 13/03/17. © Steven Tarbox
Stena Lagan pictured during her Monday lay-over at Birkenhead on 13/03/17. © Steven Tarbox

Part 2 of our photo feature on the 2017 Stena Line Irish Sea refit period featuring Stena Superfast X, Stena Nordica (on refit relief duties), Stena Superfast VII, Stena Superfast VIII, Stena Precision, and Stena Performer.  Part 1 (which is in an older format) is here.

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#5 – Stena Superfast X

Stena Nordica (This years relief vessel)

Stena Nordica. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
STENA NORDICA arriving at Belfast from Cairnryan on her first day covering for the refit of Stena Superfast VIII. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.

Having relieved Stena Superfast X at Dublin, Stena Nordica returned to the North Channel again this year, following spells on charter with DFDS and GNV.  Stena Nordica is of course a part-sister ship to P&O’s European Causeway and European Highlander having originally been built for P&O as European Ambassador.  To have a look around inside Stena Nordica click here.

#6 – Stena Superfast VIII

Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf's 'Belfast Dry Dock'. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.
Stena Superfast VIII in Harland and Wollf’s ‘Belfast Dry Dock’. Copyright © Scott Mackey 2017.

#7 – Stena Superfast VII

The following images of Stena Superfast VII were taken  during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts to Harland & Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock at the invitation of Stena Line.  With thanks to Diane Poole OBE, Senior Master Alastair McCarlie, and of course Harland and Wolff for making the visit and these pictures possible.

Pictured with Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland and Wolff are Capt Alistair McCarlie (Senior Master), enthusiasts and photographers Steven Tarbox, Marty McVicker and Ross McDonald. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Pictured with Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland and Wolff are Capt Alistair McCarlie (Senior Master), enthusiasts and photographers Steven Tarbox, Marty McVicker and Ross McDonald. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts wp.me/p4mKUi-MF. Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts wp.me/p4mKUi-MF. Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw and rudder. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw and rudder. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw, and rudder (with staboard side under maintenance). STENA SUPERFAST VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw, and rudder (with staboard side under maintenance). STENA SUPERFAST VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port rudder. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stabiliser fin. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stern thruster, prop shaf, a-frames, and screw (port side). STENA SUPERFAST VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stern thruster, prop shaf, a-frames, and screw (port side). STENA SUPERFAST VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port screw. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stern Thruster (from port side). Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Port side stabiliser fin. Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII in dry dock at Harland & Wolff. Taken during a visit by NI Ferry Enthusiasts . Copyright © Steven Tarbox, all rights reserved.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.
Stena Superfast VII 2017 dry dock. Copyright © Gary Andrews.

#8 – Stena Performer

Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
Stena Performer in Harland and Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.
STENA PERFORMER in Harland and Wolff’s Belfast Dry Dock, April 2017. © Scott Mackey.

#9 – Stena Precision

Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast's Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA PRECISION in dry dock at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast's Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast's Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast's Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Precision in dry dock at Belfast's Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA PRECISION in dry dock at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff, 2017. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The above article is Copyright © Steven Tarbox / NI Ferry Site and the named photographic contributors.  Special thanks to Scott Mackey for providing the majority of the photographs used, and Diane Poole @ Stena Line.


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