VISION OF THE FJORDS

VISION OF THE FJORDS (IMO: 9784192) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 138 feets and a beam of 49 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257852500
• IMO: 9784192
• Call Sign: LDXJ
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Passenger Vessel
• Ship Type Code: 69

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 1,591 GT
• Length Overall: 83.7 m
• Beam: 17.0 m
• Draught: 2.8 m
• Passenger Capacity: 400
• Decks: 4

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Hybrid Electric / Battery-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Drive Type: Azimuth thrusters
• Battery System: Corvus Energy lithium-ion battery packs
• Propulsion Notes: One of the world's first fully electric passenger ferries capable of zero-emission operation; can operate on battery power alone for entire fjord crossings

Shipyard

• Builder: Brødrene Aa Shipyard
• Build Location: Hyen, Norway
• Year Built: 2016
• Hull Material: Carbon fibre composite

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Fjord1 AS
• Operator: Fjord1 AS
• Commercial Manager: Fjord1 AS
• Country of Ownership: Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS equipped
• Radio Equipment: MF/HF, VHF marine radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, Western Norway
• Specific Route: Flåm – Gudvangen, Sognefjord region
• Operational Waters: UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord area
• AIS Reporting Area: Norwegian coastal waters

Vessel Description

Vision of the Fjords is a purpose-built hybrid-electric passenger excursion vessel constructed by Brødrene Aa Shipyard in 2016 for Fjord1 AS. The vessel was designed specifically to operate in the environmentally sensitive and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord areas of western Norway. Built with a lightweight carbon fibre composite hull, the vessel is capable of zero-emission operation through its advanced battery-electric propulsion system supplied by Corvus Energy. The design prioritises minimal environmental impact in protected fjord waters while accommodating up to 400 passengers. Vision of the Fjords received international recognition as a pioneering vessel in sustainable maritime tourism and won the Shippax Ferry Award upon its introduction to service.