NORLAND

NORLAND (IMO: 7529940) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Togo flag. It has an overall length of 282 feets and a beam of 46 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 671153000
• IMO: 7529940
• Call Sign: 5VAV3
• Flag State: Togo
• Vessel Type: Ro-Ro Cargo / Landing Ship
• Status: Active

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 12,988 GT
• Net Tonnage: 3,896 NT
• Deadweight: 5,900 DWT
• Length Overall: 141.4 m
• Beam: 25.2 m
• Draft: 5.6 m
• Decks: 3

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Twin screw
• Speed (Service): 19 knots
• Bow Thruster: Yes

Shipyard

• Builder: Harland & Wolff
• Build Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
• Year Built: 1979
• Hull Number: 1697

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Digimon Ltd
• Flag of Registration: Togo

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Type: Class A
• EPIRB: Fitted
• Radar: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: West Africa
• Trading Area: International voyages, historically operated Atlantic and West African routes

Vessel Description

Originally built in 1979 by Harland & Wolff in Belfast for the British Rail Sealink service, the vessel served as a ferry on the North Sea route between Harwich and Hook of Holland. The vessel gained notable historical recognition during the 1982 Falklands War when she was requisitioned by the British Ministry of Defence and converted for use as a troopship and subsequently as a helicopter platform, participating in the amphibious landings at San Carlos Water. Following the conflict, the vessel returned to commercial service before being sold and reflagged multiple times. She is configured as a Ro-Ro vessel with drive-through vehicle decks and retains bow and stern loading capability, making her suited for cargo and vehicle transport operations along West African coastal routes.