JENS KRISTIAN

JENS KRISTIAN (IMO: 9244764) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 89 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257566600
• IMO Number: 9244764
• Call Sign: LLMI
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
• AIS Type: Ro-Ro Cargo/Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 16,151 GT
• Deadweight: 3,500 DWT
• Length Overall: 135.7 m
• Beam: 21.5 m
• Draft: 5.4 m
• Year Built: 2003

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Speed: 21 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

• Builder: Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder
• Build Location: Rissa, Norway
• Completed: 2003

Owner/Operator

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

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Navigation Status: Broadcast via AIS transponder

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Norwegian coastal waters
• Route: Operated along the Norwegian coast under public service obligations within northern Norway, connecting communities along the Helgeland and Troms coastal routes

Vessel Description

The vessel is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operating on the Norwegian coastal express network. Built at Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder in Norway and completed in 2003, she is designed for combined passenger and vehicle transport in demanding North Atlantic and Norwegian coastal conditions. The vessel serves as a vital transport link for communities along the Norwegian coastline, providing scheduled services for both passengers and ro-ro cargo. She is operated by Torghatten Nord AS, one of Norway's major regional transport operators, and is configured to handle the challenging weather and sea conditions characteristic of the Norwegian coast, including winter operations in arctic and sub-arctic environments.