MS Oslofjord (1993)

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Oslofjord (formerly Bergensfjord) is a Norwegian 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 Dalmacija as «Oslofjord»
History
CroatiaCroatia
Name
  • 2024-Onwards: Dalmacija
  • 2014-2024: Oslofjord
  • 2008-2014: Bergensfjord
  • 2005-2008: Atlantic Traveller
  • 2003-2005: Duchess of Scandinavia
  • 1993-2003: Bergen
Operator
Port of registry
Ordered25 May 1992
BuilderFosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Norway
Yard number52[1]
Laid down21 September 1992
Launched29 January 1993
Christened20 June 1993
Completed9 June 1993
Acquired19 June 1993
In service1993
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StatusIn opreation Dubrovnik Croatia -Bari  Italy
General characteristics
Class and typeRo-Pax Ferry
Tonnage16,551 GT
Length134.40 m (440.9 ft)[2]
Beam24 m (79 ft)[2]
Draught5.20 m (17.1 ft)[2]
Installed power2 x Wärtsilä - Sulzer 8ZA40S diesel engines
Propulsion2 x controllable pitch propellers
Speed19 knots (22 mph)[2]
Capacity1350 passengers, 350 vehicles

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)

On 25 March 2021, MS Oslofjord was transferred from the Danish Ship Register (DIS) to the Norwegian Ship Register (NOR). The reason is that about 90% of the guests on MS Oslofjord are Norwegians. The re-flagging means, among other things, that it will be easier to use Norwegian and local labor on board. The new home port for MS Oslofjord is now Sandefjord.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Bergen Group "Delivered Ships", accessed 27 December 2011
  2. ^ a b c d 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.
  5. ^ "About Fjord Line - Our Story - MS Oslofjord flagging to Norway". Retrieved 10 April 2021.