ELIAS JOHAN

ELIAS JOHAN (IMO: 9922794) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 164 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 259264000
• IMO: 9922794
• Call Sign: LGNW
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 9,647 GT
• Deadweight: 900 DWT
• Length Overall: 130.3 m
• Beam: 20.2 m
• Draught: 4.8 m
• Decks: 6
• Year Built: 2022

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Twin Screw
• Speed (Service): 16 knots
• Speed (Maximum): 17 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Tersan Shipyard
• Build Location: Yalova, Turkey
• Year Delivered: 2022

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Havila Kystruten AS
• Operator: Havila Kystruten AS
• Country: Norway
• Home Port: Bergen, Norway

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Norwegian Coastal Route (Bergen – Kirkenes)
• Service: Norwegian Coastal Express (Hurtigruten competitor service)
• Region: Norwegian Coast, North Sea, Norwegian Sea, Arctic Waters
• Trading Area: Domestic Norwegian waters, including ports above the Arctic Circle

Vessel Description

ELIAS JOHAN is a Norwegian coastal passenger vessel operated by Havila Kystruten AS, one of four sister ships built to service the iconic Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route along the Norwegian coast. The vessel was constructed at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey and delivered in 2022 as part of a new fleet contracted under a Norwegian government public service obligation agreement covering the coastal express route.

The ship is designed to operate in demanding North Atlantic and Arctic conditions and is notable for its environmental credentials, being equipped with large battery banks enabling emission-free sailing in UNESCO-protected Norwegian fjords. The vessel carries both passengers and cargo, serving 34 ports along the Norwegian coastline, maintaining a schedule of significant national importance for remote coastal communities. The design emphasizes low emissions and sustainability, in accordance with strict Norwegian environmental regulations governing fjord navigation.