MV Lucky Star (1976)

	Larkspur departing Ostend for Ramsgate
History
Name	Lucky Star (2014–2016); Larks (2014); Larkspur (1999–2014); Eurotraveller (1997–1999); Sally Sky (1988–1997); Viking 2 (1986–1988); Gedser (1976–1986);
Owner	Oilchart (2013-2016); Forsythia Maritime Co Ltd (1999–2013); Sally Line Lrd (1999); Johnson Line AB (1988–1999); Thorsviks Rederi A/S (1986–1988); Gedser-Travemunde ruten A/S (1976–1986);
Operator	Egnatia Seaways (2014); Transeuropa Ferries (1999–2013); Sally Direct (1997–1999); Sally Line (1986–1997); GT Linien (1976–1986);
Port of registry	1976-1986: Gedser, Denmark; 1986–2016: Nassau, Bahamas;
Builder	Schichau Unterweser AG, Germany
Yard number	2269
Launched	23 August 1976
Completed	1976
Maiden voyage	1976
In service	1976
Out of service	2016
Identification	IMO number: 7500451
Fate	Scrapped in Aliağa, Turkey, 2016
General characteristics
Tonnage	14,300 gross register tons (GRT)
Length	143.84 m (471.9 ft)
Beam	20.5 m (67.3 ft)
Draught	5.81 m (19.1 ft)
Installed power	2 x Stork-Werkspoor 9TM410 diesels
Propulsion	2 x Controllable pitch propellors
Speed	18.5 kn (34.3 km/h)

The MV Lucky Star was a ferry previously operated by TransEuropa Ferries between 1999 and April 2013 as MV Larkspur. After TEF went bankrupt in April 2013 the ship has remained laid up in Ostend in Belgium. She was sold in December 2013 to an unknown buyer and then sold again to Oilchart, a local bunkering company, for more than E400K. Her name was then shortened to Larks. She briefly served with the Greek ferry operator Egnatia Seaways but after financial issue from within Egnatia she was laid up and was renamed Lucky Star on the 01/09/2014 and was registered to Velenio Shipping Co Ltd, Athens, Greece at the same time of her renaming.

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