MS Vesterålen

MS Vesterålen is a passenger vessel operated by the Norwegian-based Hurtigruten. The vessel was constructed in Harstad, Norway in 1983. She was refitted in Bremen, Germany in 1989 to increase passenger capacity, and then later in 1995. As of 2010, the ship operates cruises primarily along the coast of Norway.[1][3]

MS Vesterålen leaving Molde.
History
Name: MS Vesterålen
Operator: Hurtigruten
Port of registry: Narvik,
Builder: Harstad, Norway
Cost: 158,000,000 Norwegian Kroner
Yard number: 101
Launched: 16 February 1983[1]
Refit: Bremen, Germany (1989)
Identification: IMO number: 8019368[2]
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Tonnage: 6,261 GT
Length: 108 m (354 ft 4 in)
Beam: 16.5 m (54 ft 2 in)
Height: 28,6 m (93 ft 9 in)
Draught: 4,6 m (15 ft)
Speed: 15 knots (27.78 km/h; 17.26 mph)
Capacity:
  • 510 passengers
  • 306 berths
  • 35 cars [3]

Winter 2019 the webcam shows the ship in the docks. [4]

References

  1. "Vesterålen". Retrieved 24 May 2010.
  2. "Vesterålen" DNV Vessel info
  3. "MS Vesterålen (2010/11 Deck Plans)". Hurtigruten. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
  4. MS Verstrålen webcam shows a pic dated 16th Oct 2019. (Linked checked 18th Jan 2020)


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