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''One World Karadeniz'' (previously ''Stena Explorer'') was a high-speed ferry owned by Stena Line and which operated on Stena's Holyhead–Dún Laoghaire service between Great Britain and Ireland until 2015. It was a member of the HSS 1500 class of high-speed ferries introduced and developed by Stena Line from 1996 onwards. The HSS 1500 class vessels were the largest catamarans in the world. Currently the ferry is owned by Karadeniz Holding to be used as a floating office in Karmarine shipyard in Yalova, Turkey. ==Design and construction== ''Stena Explorer'' was constructed by Finnyards in Rauma, Finland,〔 〕 at a cost £65million. Construction commenced in June 1994 and was completed in February 1996,〔 before entering service in April 1996. The vessel is a catamaran, and was designed with the aim of providing a comfortable and fast service. The sailing time between Holyhead and Dún Laoghaire was 99 minutes. Power is provided by four GE Aviation gas turbines in a twin combined gas and gas (COGAG) configuration.〔 〕 The vessel employs four Kamewa waterjets for propulsion.〔 The HSS class of ferries were designed to allow quick turnarounds at port. A specially designed linkspan provides ropeless mooring and allows quick loading, unloading and servicing. Vehicles are loaded via two of the four stern doors and park in a "U" configuration. When disembarking, vehicles drive straight off via the other two doors.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HSC One World Karedeniz」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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