OSCARSBORG 2

OSCARSBORG 2 (IMO: 8656128) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 85 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

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OSCARSBORG 2 is a small Norwegian passenger ferry operating in the inner Oslofjord region, primarily serving the commuter and passenger route between the Nesoddtangen peninsula and central Oslo at Aker Brygge. The vessel is operated under contract by Nesoddbåtene AS as part of the public transport network administered by Ruter AS, the regional public transport authority for Oslo and Viken.

Built in 1988, the vessel is a steel-hulled diesel-powered passenger ferry sized and designed specifically for sheltered fjord operations. The name OSCARSBORG 2 references the historic Oscarsborg Fortress located in the Oslofjord, which holds significant Norwegian historical importance. The vessel carries AIS Class A equipment consistent with mandatory carriage requirements for passenger vessels on scheduled routes, allowing continuous tracking within the Oslofjord traffic monitoring network.