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6th June 2023

Hybrid Newbuild P&O Pioneer for Dover-Calais Service Arrives At UK Port for the First Time

A multimillion-pound hybrid newbuild ferry for P&O Ferries Dover-Calais service has arrived in the Kent port for the first time yesterday.

P&O Pioneer, the first of twin newbuilds that is joining P&O Ferris fleet, arrived in the Port of Dover in the morning at 8am.

Combined the newbuilds costing £230 million, will replace P&O’s older fleet and significantly the ferries will be the first double-headed vessels on the UK-France.

By having this design, the ferries will reduce time in port when loading and unloading by virtue of not having to turn around in port. In addition to saving o fuel and reduced emissions.

P&O Pioneer is scheduled to make its first journey on the Strait of Dover route on 19 June.

After the ferry operator announced the order in 2020, P&O said the new ferries would cut fuel use by 40% "through a combination of fuel and battery propulsion".

The twins built by the Guangzhou Shipyard in China for P&O who claim their ships are designed with the capacity to be carbon neutral in the future based on the twin assumptions that there are more electric shore charging stations in ports and batteries.

More from KentOnline on the entry of the first of the newbuilds.

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About the TP52 Racing Yacht

The TP52 racing yacht is a remarkable example of cutting-edge technology in the world of competitive yachting. Measuring 52 feet (15.85 metres) in length, this vessel is constructed entirely from carbon fibre, making it an incredibly light and agile craft.

The TP52 features a 6.25-metre high rig, complete with a fractional asymmetrical spinnaker and a self-tacking jib. This design reduces the workload of the crew, allowing for more efficient manoeuvres and freeing up the crew to focus on the mainsheet upwind and on two-sail reaches.

The spinnaker rigging set-up, measuring 15.00 m2, presents a challenge to even the most experienced crews, requiring them to be fit and perfectly coordinated. Maneuvering the boat requires athleticism due to the vessel's lack of inherent stability and the high speed generated by the fully battened mainsail and jib.

The TP52's hull is constructed of fibreglass-reinforced polyester in a foam sandwich layout, resulting in a weight of just 74kg. The fully battened mainsail and jib are made from a transparent Mylar laminate with orange or red Dacron trimming, while the spinnaker is manufactured from ripstop Nylon.

The mast is made up of three parts, featuring an aluminium bottom and middle section, with a polyester-fibreglass composite tip to increase mast bend and decrease overall weight. The capsizing moment, which can be generated by a heavy mast tip, is also reduced through this design. The TP52's foils are constructed from either aluminium or fibreglass, depending on the specific requirements of the vessel.

Overall, the TP52 racing yacht is an exceptional example of the latest advancements in yacht design and technology. Its lightweight construction, advanced rigging, and high-speed capabilities make it a top contender in the world of competitive yachting, challenging even the most skilled and experienced crews.