In July 2010, DFDS Seaways purchased Norfolkline from Maersk, with the ship being renamed Dover Seaways and being rebranded in DFDS branding.

Despite the takeover, Dover Seaways continued on the Dover-Dunkerque route.

On 9 November 2014, Dover Seaways collided with a harbour wall at the Port of Dover, shortly after leaving the port at 08:00.

The ship was heading to Dunkirk carrying 320 passengers.

Several passengers were treated with minor injuries, and four were taken to hospital for additional treatment.