PRINCESS SEAWAYS

PRINCESS SEAWAYS (IMO: 8502391) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Denmark flag. It has an overall length of 528 feets and a beam of 92 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 220489000
• IMO: 8502391
• Call Sign: OXED2
• Flag: Denmark
• Vessel Type: Ro-Ro Passenger Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 21,856 GT
• Deadweight: 5,500 DWT
• Length Overall: 162.5 m
• Beam: 26.5 m
• Draught: 6.1 m
• Decks: 10
• Passenger Capacity: 1,700
• Lane Meters: 1,400

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Service Speed: 18.5 knots
• Maximum Speed: 20 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: AG Weser Shipyard
• Country of Build: Germany
• Year Built: 1986
• Hull Number: 1015

Owner / Operator

• Operator: DFDS Seaways
• Owner: DFDS A/S
• Registered Owner Country: Denmark
• Home Port: Copenhagen

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) to IJmuiden (Netherlands)
• Trading Area: North Sea
• Service: International passenger and freight Ro-Ro ferry service

Vessel Description

PRINCESS SEAWAYS is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry built in 1986 at AG Weser Shipyard in Germany and operated by DFDS Seaways, one of Europe's leading ferry operators. The vessel has served the North Sea route connecting Newcastle, England with IJmuiden, the port serving Amsterdam in the Netherlands. As a combined passenger and freight carrier, the vessel accommodates both private travelers and commercial freight operators, offering overnight cruise-ferry services. The ship features multiple passenger decks with cabin accommodations, dining facilities, and onboard entertainment. PRINCESS SEAWAYS has been a long-standing unit within the DFDS fleet, representing the company's commitment to North Sea passenger and freight transport services.