STREYMSUND

STREYMSUND (IMO: 9099212) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Faroe Islands flag. It has an overall length of 75 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 231235000
• IMO: 9099212
• Call Sign: OW2418
• Flag State: Faroe Islands
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 5,915 GT
• Deadweight: 1,274 DWT
• Length Overall: 114.0 m
• Beam: 17.6 m
• Draft: 4.8 m
• Year Built: 1996

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Speed: 15.5 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

• Builder: Nordsøværftet, Ringkøbing, Denmark
• Year Delivered: 1996

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL)
• Operator: Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL)
• Country: Faroe Islands

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Atlantic / Faroe Islands
• Service: Inter-island ferry service within the Faroese archipelago, operated as part of the national public transport network connecting the individual Faroese islands

Vessel Description

The vessel is a combined passenger and ro-ro cargo ferry built specifically for inter-island service within the Faroe Islands. She was constructed at Nordsøværftet in Denmark and delivered in 1996 to the Faroese national ferry operator, Strandfaraskip Landsins. The vessel is designed to operate in the demanding North Atlantic conditions typical of the Faroese island environment, characterized by strong currents, heavy swells, and variable weather. She accommodates both vehicle and passenger traffic, providing an essential transport link between communities across the archipelago. The ro-ro configuration allows for efficient loading and unloading of wheeled cargo and private vehicles, making her a vital component of the islands' logistics and public mobility infrastructure.