NORROENA

NORROENA (IMO: 9227390) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Faroe Islands flag. It has an overall length of 541 feets and a beam of 112 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 231200000
• IMO Number: 9227390
• Call Sign: OZ2040
• Vessel Type: Passenger/RoRo Cargo (Ropax)
• Flag State: Faroe Islands
• Official Number: 231200000

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 35,966 GT
• Net Tonnage: 13,582 NT
• Deadweight: 5,490 DWT
• Length Overall: 165.0 m
• Beam: 30.2 m
• Draft: 6.8 m
• Passenger Capacity: 1,482 passengers
• Lane Meters: 1,300 lane meters (vehicle deck)
• Cabins: 324 cabins

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-electric
• Main Engines: 4 × Wärtsilä 9L46C diesel generators
• Total Power: 30,600 kW
• Propellers: 2 × controllable pitch propellers
• Bow Thrusters: 2 × bow thrusters
• Stern Thrusters: 1 × stern thruster
• Service Speed: 21.0 knots
• Maximum Speed: 23.0 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Fincantieri
• Shipyard Location: Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
• Year Built: 2003
• Hull Number: 6079

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL)
• Operator: Smyril Line
• Country: Faroe Islands
• Home Port: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Equipped
• NAVTEX: Fitted
• EPIRB: Fitted
• Radar Systems: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) – Hirtshals (Denmark) – Bergen (Norway) – Seyðisfjörður (Iceland)
• Operating Area: North Atlantic
• Sea Areas: GMDSS Sea Area A1, A2, A3
• Trade: International passenger and RoRo cargo ferry service connecting the Faroe Islands with mainland Europe and Iceland

Vessel Description

Norrøna is the flagship of Smyril Line and serves as the primary ferry link between the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. Built by Fincantieri in 2003, the vessel is a large Ropax ferry designed for operation in the demanding North Atlantic environment. The ship offers a comprehensive passenger experience including cabins, restaurants, and recreational facilities alongside significant vehicle and cargo carrying capacity. The vessel underwent a major refit and extension in 2008, which increased her passenger and cargo capacity. She operates year-round on the North Atlantic route, playing a critical role in connecting the Faroe Islands to continental Europe and Iceland for both passengers and freight transport.