CHRISTIAN I GROTINUM

CHRISTIAN I GROTINUM (IMO: 9915430) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Faroe Islands flag. It has an overall length of 292 feets and a beam of 59 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 231771000
• IMO: 9915430
• Call Sign: XPRE
• Flag State: Faroe Islands
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 999 GT
• Length Overall: 64.9 m
• Beam: 14.4 m
• Year Built: 2022

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Controllable Pitch Propeller system

Shipyard

• Builder: Myklebust Verft
• Country: Norway
• Year Delivered: 2022

Owner/Operator

• Owner/Operator: Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL)
• Country of Registration: Faroe Islands
• Role: Public ferry operator providing interisland passenger and vehicle transportation services within the Faroe Islands

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Faroe Islands, North Atlantic
• Service Type: Domestic interisland ferry service
• Route Area: Operates scheduled ferry routes connecting the various islands of the Faroe Islands archipelago

Vessel Description

The vessel is a passenger and vehicle ferry operating under the flag of the Faroe Islands, managed by Strandfaraskip Landsins, the national public ferry company responsible for maintaining essential transport links between the islands. Built in 2022 at Myklebust Verft in Norway, the vessel represents a modern addition to the SSL fleet, designed for operations in the demanding North Atlantic sea conditions typical of the Faroese island environment. The vessel supports both passenger and vehicle transport, serving as a critical component of the public transportation infrastructure of the Faroe Islands.