Sunday, August 16, 2015

Mega Andrea

Here is the second part of our series on the morning traffic in our port. You can find the first post here.
Ferry Mega Andrea, IMO 8306498, port of Livorno
At 6:08 AM another ferry comes from Sardinia: the “Mega Andrea”. Still outside the breakwater we can already see the cruise ship “Norwegian Epic”, our next entry.
Ferry Mega Andrea, IMO 8306498, port of Livorno
Ferry Mega Andrea, IMO 8306498, port of Livorno
This ferry was built in 1986 by Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard, Finland as “Wellamo” for the Silja Line. In 1992 she became “Silja Festival” and since last April entered service for Corsica Ferries as “Mega Andrea”. Her sister ship, the “Mega Smeralda”, has been in service since June 2008.

Before Dawn - Atlantide II - Norwegian Epic - Oceana - Tugs - Island Princess - The Rower
- The Red Fishing Boat - MSC Diego
See also: MS Norwegian Epic - Mega Smeralda
External links: MS Silja Festival - Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries (Wikipedia)
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18 comments:

  1. RevrunnerAugust 16, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Glad I'm not responsible for navigating these mammoth ships into and out of port. :-)

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  2. Taken For GrantedAugust 16, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    That is a very large ferry boat. Movement in and out of port must take considerable concentration on the part of a large crew. That also seems to be a very large cruise ship. All these people arriving at one time must overwhelm your town.

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  3. KarlAugust 16, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    "Mega" is the right word !
    Beautiful ferry !

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  4. MarleenAugust 16, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Lots of tourists arriving!

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  5. EG CameraGirlAugust 16, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    This is a ferry company I would trust as the boat seems to be in excellent condition. Ut sure is HUGE!

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  6. BirdmanAugust 16, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Ha! Only 'woman' I know that you can probably get away with calling her 'mega'. Poor Andrea.

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  7. AriannaAugust 16, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    I famosi traghetti gialli! Ciao, Arianna

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  8. VPAugust 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Birdman - In Italian Andrea is only a male name...

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  9. SharonAugust 16, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I bet it is fascinating to watch these huge boats come and go.

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  10. cieldequimperAugust 16, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Love the Mega Andrea shot with the white capped person looking out. Crew?

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  11. Lois EvensenAugust 16, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    A giant! And, so very yellow! :)

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  12. RedPatAugust 16, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    A fine-looking ship!

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  13. VPAugust 16, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    ciel - He has epaulets and white shoes, so I think he is an officer...

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  14. orvokkiAugust 17, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Nice to see yellow big ship. Most of ships here are red or white or blue.

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 17, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    I think I would like to sit and watch the comings and goings in your harbour VP.. Is that another big cruiser I see coming a bit behind there?

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  16. William KendallAugust 17, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Quite a bright yellow!

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  17. GunnAugust 18, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I like these images, each one of them.
    Interesting posting.
    Great bright colour on MEGA ANDREA.

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  18. JackAugust 19, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    I like the looks of this ferry. It might be the paint job that draws my eye.

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