HSC Express 1

Express 1 is a high-speed catamaran operated by Molslinjen between Rønne and Ystad. Along with its sister ship, the Express 2, they are the world's largest diesel-powered catamarans.^[3]

History
Name	2009-2009: MGC 66 2009-2012: Norman Arrow 2012-2017: KatExpress 1 2017 onwards: Express 1
Operator	2009-2012 LD Lines 2012 onwards: Molslinjen
Port of registry	2009-2009: Nassau, Bahamas 2009-2012: Dover, United Kingdom 2012 onwards: Aarhus, Denmark
Builder	Incat, Tasmania, Australia
Yard number	066
Launched	24 December 2008
Identification	IMO number: 9501590[1]
Status	in service
General characteristics [2]
Tonnage	10,503 GT (Gross tons)
Length	112.6 m (369.4 ft)
Beam	30.5 m (100.1 ft)
Draft	3.93 m (12.9 ft)
Installed power	4 x MAN 20V 28/33D diesel engines (9000 kW each)
Propulsion	4 x Wärtsilä LJX 1500SR waterjets
Speed	40 knots
Capacity	1200 passengers 417 cars

History

Express 1 was built in 2009 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia as MGC 66 for MGC Chartering Limited. Upon completion the vessel was chartered to French ferry operator LD Lines and renamed Norman Arrow.

In June 2009 the Norman Arrow entered service between Dover and Boulogne. For the 2010 season the Norman Arrow was transferred to the Portsmouth - Le Havre route.

On 28 August 2010 the Norman Arrow hit a mooring dolphin whilst berthing in Le Havre, resulting in structural damage to the vessel.^[4] The Norman Arrow sailed to Brest for repairs.