OSTERFJORD

OSTERFJORD (IMO: 9892236) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 220 feets and a beam of 49 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257788000
• IMO: 9892236
• Call Sign: LGDO
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship (Cruise Ferry)
• AIS Type: Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 31,673 GT
• Length Overall: 199.8 m
• Beam: 26.6 m
• Draft: 6.4 m
• Deadweight: 5,100 DWT
• Decks: 11
• Passenger Capacity: 1,200
• Crew: approximately 120

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: 4 × Wärtsilä main engines
• Propellers: 2 × Azipod units
• Bow Thrusters: 3 units
• Service Speed: approximately 21 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG)
• Country of Build: Germany
• Year Built: 2022
• Hull Number: 764

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Fjord Line AS
• Operator: Fjord Line AS
• Country: Norway
• Headquarters: Stavanger, Norway

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Fitted
• ECDIS: Fitted
• Radar: Multiple units fitted
• VHF: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Trade: North Sea
• Routes: Bergen – Stavanger – Hirtshals (Denmark)
• Sea Area: SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area) compliant operating zone, North Sea and Norwegian coastal waters

Vessel Description

Osterfjord is a modern cruise ferry built in 2022 by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft in Germany for Norwegian operator Fjord Line AS. The vessel operates scheduled passenger and ro-ro cargo services connecting Norway and Denmark across the North Sea. Designed with environmental performance in mind, the vessel complies with current SECA emission regulations applicable to North Sea operations. The diesel-electric propulsion system utilizing Azipod technology provides enhanced maneuverability during port operations. The vessel offers passenger accommodation across multiple decks alongside significant ro-ro cargo capacity, reflecting the dual commercial purpose of cruise ferry operations typical of the Norwegian short-sea shipping sector.