MV Bni Nsar, (formerly MV Akashi, MV Dame M, MV Marrakech Express) was a ferry launched on 28 August 1972 in Japan. She was scrapped in 2014 under the name Sar.

MV Bni Nsar leave Genoa harbour
History
Japan
NameAkashi
OwnerUnknown
Port of registryJapan
BuilderKanda Shipbuilding, Kure
Launched28 August 1972
Completed21 November 1972
Decommissioned1991
IdentificationIMO number7236335
FateSold to Marlines, 1991
Greece
NameDame M
OwnerMarlines
Port of registryGreece
RouteAncone - Patras
Acquired1991
Out of service1999
FateSold to Comanav, 1999
Morocco
NameMarrakech Express
OwnerComanav
Port of registryMorocco
Acquired1999
FateSold
Panama
NameBni Nsar
OwnerComanav
Port of registryPanama, Panama
Acquired1999
FateScrapped 2014
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length160 m (520 ft)
Beam22.9 m (75 ft)
Depth5.4 m (18 ft)

History

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The MV Bni Nsar detained at Sète

The MV Bni Nsar was built in Japan in 1972. She was put in service under the name of MV Akashi. In 1991, she was sold to Greek owner Marlines. She was rebuilt at Perama under the name MV Dame M. When she re-entered service she was used between Ancona and Patras.

In 1996, she was operated by Comanav in Morocco and then was returned to Greece. In 1999, she was bought by Comanav and was renamed Salamis Star for service in Greece. In 2002, she was returned to Morocco operations, becoming Marrakech Express. She was operated on the Sète - Nador route.

In 2010, she was renamed Bni Nsar and flagged in Panama. In January 2013, she was detained with MV Biladi and MV Marrakech because Comarit et Comanav went bankrupt.[2]

She was scrapped at Aliaga on 31 July 2014 under the name Sar.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bni Snar (7236335)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  2. ^ Le Monde; À Sète, le quai de la galère; 23 May 2012
  3. ^ "Bni Nsar (7236335)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
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