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MS Havila Capella

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History
 Norway
NameMS "Havila Capella"
OwnerGTLK ASIA M11 LIMITED
OperatorHavila Kystruten
Port of registryFosnavåg, Norway
RouteBergen-Kirkenes-Bergen
BuilderTersan Shipyard
CostEUR 100 mill
Yard number1093
Laid down6 February 2019
Launched4 September 2020
Christened8 November 2022
Maiden voyage12 December 2021
IdentificationLFQY
General characteristics
TypePassenger ship
Tonnage15 519 BT
Length124,1 m
Beam22 m
Draught5,3 m
Decks9
Installed powerLNG and battery
Capacity640 passengers
Crew78

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 meters long and 22 meters wide, and has a capacity of 640 passengers. The maiden voyage was on 12th of 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, MS «Havila Castor».

References

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  1. ^ "Havila Voyages takes delivery of Havila Capella". CruiseandFerry.net. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. ^ "Havila Capella sets out on maiden voyage from Bergen". CruiseandFerry.net. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  3. ^ "Havila Capella triumphs in the Nor-Shipping 2022 Next Generation Ship Award". 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-18.