Moby Niki ferry

Former names: European Voyager, Corsica Serena 2, Europafarjan 3

Moby Niki ferry cruise ship
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MOBY LINES (Ferries)

Moby Niki ferry current position

Moby Niki ferry current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 42.92964 N / 10.54704 E) cruising en route to Piombino. The AIS position was reported 23 minutes ago.

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Specifications of Moby Niki ferry

Year of build1974  /  Age: 50
Flag state Italy
BuilderHDW Nobiskrug GmbH (Rendsburg, Germany)
Classcar and passenger ferry (Ro-Ro ship)
Ferry route / homeportsPiombino-Portoferraio
Engines (power)MAK-Caterpillar (9.4 MW / 12606 hp)
Speed22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Length (LOA)119 m / 390 ft
Beam (width)21 m / 69 ft
Gross Tonnage9279 gt
Passengers1440
Crew50
Cars373
Seats124
Last Refurbishment2021
Former namesEuropean Voyager, Corsica Serena 2, Europafarjan 3
OwnerOnorato Armatori SpA
OperatorMOBY LINES

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MS Moby Niki ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the Italian company MOBY LINES. The ship has a max capacity of 1440 passengers and 373 cars. The vessel was launched in 1974 and currently operates on the Mediterranean (Italy - Elba Island) ferry route Piombino-Portoferraio (crossing time 1 hour).

Cabins

As cruise ferry, Moby Niki has no cabins (passenger staterooms) due to the route's short crossing distance. Instead, the ship offers Seating Lounge equipped with large TV and reclining Pullman seats (comfortable, fully reclining armchairs). Reserved seats are available for booking both online and onboard (at the ship's Reception Desk / subject to availability).

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As facilities, the Moby Niki ship (classed as "Cruise Ferry") offers:

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  • Accommodation options - Seating Lounge (standard coach seats and reserved leather recliners).
  • All lounges are fitted with large TVs (satellite reception).
  • Dining options - Self-Service Restaurant (buffet-style restaurant, kids menu), Cafeteria (self-service Snack Bar / patisserie / coffee shop / fast food / pizza / drinks), Gelateria (Ice-Cream Shop).
  • Onboard food is prepared with locally-sourced products. The cuisine is the traditional Mediterranean. Buffet restaurant's menu always has several freshly cooked dishes.
  • Video Games Room is a teen lounge with arcade machines.
  • Children's World is a kids playroom equipped with toys, games, indoor climbers, full-size boat.
  • Moby Shopping Center is a combined boutique and general store selling gifts and souvenirs, alcohol, tobaccos, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, sportswear, toiletries, electronics, toys, books, magazines.
  • Wi-Fi and Internet are available at extra cost. Mobile phone chargers and Ipad rentals are also offered.
  • The ship has Promenade Deck (solarium/sundeck outdoor area).

The ship has kennels for domestic pets. Valid health cards for pets are required. During embarkation and disembarkation, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Passengers with pets always disembark last.

All Moby Line ships are equipped with CCTV cameras with image recording. Smoking anywhere inside the ship is not allowed. Throughout all Moby ferries can be found Looney Tunes characters and branding via the company's partnership with Warner Bros.

 

Car decks

All ferried vehicles must have documentation and valid insurance. Having the car's technical data sheet makes boarding checks easier. Upon booking, the vehicle's model, length and height must be specified. Car ferry passengers must arrive at the departure port 90 min prior departure.

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Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

  • Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk.
  • Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
  • From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
  • Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
  • Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
  • Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
  • Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
  • In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

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The ship-charterer Moby Lines (fleet, 1959-founded, headquartered in Milano Italy) is an Italian ferry company operating on shipping routes that connect mainland Italy and France with the Mediterranean islands Corsica, Elba, and Sardinia.

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The ship entered service on September 6, 1975 (under the name "Europafarjan III" for Lion Ferries) and started operations on the route Sweden-Denmark (Varberg-Grenaa). The vessel was constructed by HDW Nobiskrug GmbH (in Rendsburg, Germany), under hull/yard number 683. The powerplant is based on MAK marine diesel engines (model 9M453AK) with total power output 9,4 MW.

In August 1982, the ship was acquired by the company Varberg-Grena Linjen (owned by Stena Line). In March 1983, the vessel was sold to the company Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries and renamed "Corsica Serena II" and started operations on the routes between Corsica and Sardinia.

In 2011, the ship was sold to European Ferries, renamed "European Voyager" and started operations between Italy and Albania on the route Brindisi-Valona. In 2016, the ship was acquired by Moby Lines and renamed Moby Niki. Following an extensive drydock refurbishment in 2016-2017, the ferry entered service with its new Batman-themed livery in May 2017, on the route Piombino-Portoferraio (Elba Island.

Moby Niki is the first Moby ship to have its hull and superstructure decorated with Batman instead of the traditional Looney Tunes characters.