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EUROPEAN HIGHLANDER (2002)
Service dates: 2002-2006
Official number: 8000506
Shipping lines: P&O EUROPEAN FERRIES (IRISH SEA); P&O FERRIES
Ship type:
Passenger Ferry.
Career
- 08.2000
- Ordered.
- 21.06.2001
- Existing P&O ship European Highlander renamed European Mariner to make the name available for the new ship.
- 18.01.2002
- Launched.
- 31.05.2002
- Delivered as European Highlander for Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd (non-Group company) and leased to P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea) Ltd.
- 01.06.2002
- Departed Japan for Northern Ireland.
- 26.06.2002
- Arrived at Larne.
- 03.07.2002
- Entered Larne/Cairnryan service.
- 08.01.2005
- Ran aground in Cairnryan harbour and was stuck on the rocks for 30 hours. She was freed with the assistance of two tug boats.
- 03.2006
- DP World bought The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, therefore the vessel was no longer in P&O service. Still reported in service with P&O Ferries Ltd. For the most recent ship information, please contact them directly.