STENA IMPERATOR

STENA IMPERATOR (IMO: 9797383) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 600 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 232007939
• IMO Number: 9797383
• Call Sign: MAZS9
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Ro-Ro Cargo/Passenger Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 28,919 GT
• Length Overall: 214.5 m
• Beam: 26.8 m
• Draft: 6.4 m
• Deadweight: 7,500 DWT
• Passenger Capacity: 1,200
• Lane Meters: 3,100

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Main Engines: 4 × Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines
• Propellers: Twin controllable pitch propellers (CPP)
• Bow Thrusters: 2 × bow thrusters
• Stern Thrusters: 2 × stern thrusters
• Service Speed: 22 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
• Country of Build: China
• Year Built: 2019
• Hull Number: H2477

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Stena Line BV
• Operator: Stena Line
• Manager: Stena Line Ltd
• Headquarters: Gothenburg, Sweden

Navigation and Communications Equipment

• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, AIS Class A transponder
• Radar: X-Band and S-Band radar systems
• Communication: GMDSS compliant
• Safety Systems: VDR (Voyage Data Recorder)

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Cairnryan, Scotland – Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Sea Area: Irish Sea
• Service: Irish Sea crossing, approximately 2.5 hours transit time
• Port Registrations: Registered in UK waters

Vessel Description

The vessel is a modern dual-fuel capable ro-ro passenger ferry operating on the North Channel route between Scotland and Northern Ireland. She is one of the larger vessels deployed on the Irish Sea, designed to accommodate both passenger vehicles and commercial freight traffic simultaneously across multiple vehicle decks. The vessel was constructed to meet current environmental standards and is configured for LNG-capable fuel systems, reflecting Stena Line's commitment to reduced emissions operations. She operates as part of Stena Line's fleet serving the United Kingdom and Irish markets, providing high-frequency ferry services on one of the busiest short-sea routes in the British Isles.