LIFJORD

LIFJORD (IMO: 9521710) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 335 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257518000
• IMO: 9521710
• Call Sign: LEKU
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Ship (Platform Supply Vessel)
• AIS Type: 30 (Fishing) / Offshore Support

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 4,269 GT
• Deadweight: 4,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 93.0 m
• Beam: 20.0 m
• Draught: 7.0 m
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster (Twin)
• Bow Thrusters: Multiple tunnel thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Class

Shipyard

• Builder: Kleven Verft AS
• Build Location: Ulsteinvik, Norway
• Delivery Year: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Havila Shipping ASA
• Operator: Havila Shipping ASA
• Country of Registration: Norway
• Home Port: Fosnavåg, Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• EPIRB: Fitted
• Radar Systems: Fitted
• Navigation Systems: Integrated Bridge System

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Sea
• Secondary Regions: Norwegian Continental Shelf, Barents Sea
• Trade Area: Offshore oil and gas field support operations

Vessel Description

LIFJORD is a platform supply vessel (PSV) built at Kleven Verft AS in Ulsteinvik, Norway, and delivered in 2011. The vessel operates under the Norwegian flag as part of the Havila Shipping ASA fleet, a prominent Norwegian offshore shipping company. Designed for North Sea conditions, LIFJORD supports offshore oil and gas platforms by transporting equipment, supplies, and materials to and from offshore installations. The vessel is fitted with a DP2 dynamic positioning system, enabling precise station-keeping without anchoring, which is essential for safe operations alongside offshore platforms. Its diesel-electric propulsion system with azimuth thrusters provides high maneuverability suited to demanding offshore environments. The vessel is fully GMDSS compliant and equipped for extended offshore operations in harsh northern European maritime conditions.