SOYA

SOYA (IMO: 9587726) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 66 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257423000
• IMO: 9587726
• Call Sign: LFPW
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: 60 – Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 16,151 GT
• Length Overall: 135.3 m
• Beam: 19.5 m
• Draft: 5.1 m
• Deadweight: 1,700 DWT
• Decks: 7
• Passenger Capacity: 1,000
• Crew: approximately 96

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Azimuth thrusters
• Speed (Service): approximately 15 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Fosen Yard (Fosen Namsos Sjø)
• Country of Build: Norway
• Year Built: 2012
• Yard Number: 101

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Torghatten Nord AS
• Operator: Torghatten Nord AS
• Country: Norway

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Norwegian coastal waters
• Route: Operates ferry and coastal passenger services along the Norwegian coast, primarily in northern Norway
• Service Area: Nordland and Troms counties, Norwegian fjords and inter-island connections

Vessel Description

SOYA is a Norwegian passenger ferry built in 2012 by Fosen Yard in Norway. She is operated by Torghatten Nord AS and serves coastal passenger routes along the northern Norwegian coast. Designed for the demanding conditions of Norwegian coastal and fjord navigation, the vessel accommodates up to 1,000 passengers and is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion utilizing azimuth thrusters, providing enhanced maneuverability suited to frequent port calls and confined waterway operations. The vessel operates under the Norwegian flag and is purpose-built for regional ferry services connecting communities along the Norwegian coastline.