MS Havila Capella
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Havila Capella |
| Owner | GTLK ASIA M11 LIMITED |
| Operator | Havila Kystruten |
| Port of registry | Fosnavåg |
| Route | Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen |
| Builder | Tersan Shipyard |
| Cost | EUR 100 mill |
| Yard number | 1093 |
| Laid down | 6 February 2019 |
| Launched | 4 September 2020 |
| Christened | 8 November 2022 |
| Maiden voyage | 12 December 2021 |
| Identification | LFQY |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger ship |
| Tonnage | 15,519 BT |
| Length | 124.1 m (407 ft 2 in) |
| Beam | 22 m (72 ft 2 in) |
| Draught | 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) |
| Decks | 9 |
| Installed power | LNG and battery |
| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) max |
| Capacity | 640 passengers |
| Crew | 78 |
MS Havila Capella is a ship that operates the coastal route Bergen–Kirkenes on the basis of a contract between the shipping company Havila Kystruten and the Ministry of Transport. The ship was built at the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey, and was delivered in November 2021.[1] It is 124.1 metres (407 ft 2 in) long and 22 m (72 ft 2 in) wide, and has a capacity of 640 passengers. The vessel's maiden voyage took place on 12 December 2021.[2]
In 2022, it was awarded the "Next Generation Ship Award" during the business fair Nor-Shipping.[3]
In 2023, the ship has one sister ship, Havila Castor.
References
- ^ "Havila Voyages takes delivery of Havila Capella". CruiseandFerry.net. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Havila Capella sets out on maiden voyage from Bergen". CruiseandFerry.net. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Havila Capella triumphs in the Nor-Shipping 2022 Next Generation Ship Award". 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-18.