MS Oslofjord (1993)

Oslofjord (formerly Bergensfjord) is a Danish registered ro-ro passenger ferry owned and operated by Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line. The vessel operates between Sandefjord in Norway to Strömstad in Sweden.

MS «Oslofjord»
History
Name:
  • 2014 onwards: Oslofjord
  • 2008-2014: Bergensfjord
  • 2005-2008: Atlantic Traveller
  • 2003-2005: Duchess of Scandinavia
  • 1993-2003: Bergen
Operator:
Port of registry:
Builder: Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Norway
Yard number: 52[1]
Identification: IMO number: 9058995
Status: In service
General characteristics
Tonnage: 16,551 GT
Length: 134.40 m (440.9 ft)[2]
Beam: 24 m (79 ft)[2]
Draught: 5.20 m (17.1 ft)[2]
Installed power: 2 x Wärtsilä - Sulzer 8ZA40S diesel engines
Propulsion: 2 x controllable pitch propellers
Speed: 19 knots (22 mph)[2]
Capacity: 840 passengers

Oslofjord is the last of three similar vessels built by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder in the early 1990s. The other two vessels are Leif Ericson and Patria Seaways.

Oslofjord was ordered to be renovated at STX Finland for about 30 Million Euros. She will operate between Sandefjord and Strömstad starting June 2014.[3][4]

MS Oslofjord in Sandefjord (June 2018)

References
  1. Bergen Group "Delivered Ships", accessed 27 December 2011
  2. Fjord Line "MS Bergensfjord - Facts", accessed 27 December 2011
  3. "Fjord Line ferries: About MS Oslofjord". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. "VG: "Bergensfjord" blir "Oslofjord"". Retrieved 23 April 2014.


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