KING SEAWAYS

KING SEAWAYS (IMO: 8502406) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Denmark flag. It has an overall length of 538 feets and a beam of 92 feets.

KING SEAWAYS

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King Seaways is a Danish-flagged Ro-Pax ferry operated by DFDS A/S, one of Europe's leading ferry and shipping companies. Built in 1987 by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the vessel has served for decades as a core vessel on the North Sea crossing between Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and IJmuiden (Amsterdam), Netherlands.

The vessel accommodates both passengers and freight, offering cabin accommodation, onboard dining, bars, and retail facilities typical of DFDS overnight ferry operations. With a capacity of approximately 1,900 passengers and over 2,100 lane metres of vehicle and freight deck space, King Seaways serves both leisure travellers and the commercial freight sector.

As part of the DFDS North Sea fleet, the vessel operates on a scheduled overnight timetable, providing a vital transport link between the UK and Continental Europe, particularly significant in the context of freight logistics serving British and Dutch trade corridors.

Note: Some technical specifications (exact engine output, full navigation equipment suite) are not publicly confirmed in open-source records and have been omitted in accordance with the factual-data-only requirement. Users requiring certified technical data should consult Lloyd's Register, DNV records, or official DFDS fleet documentation.