MS «Havila Castor» 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 April 2022.[1] It is 124,1 meters long and 22 meters wide, and has a capacity of 640 passengers. It had its maiden voyage on 10 May 2022.[2]

History
 Norway
NameMS "Havila Castor
OwnerGTLK ASIA M11 LIMITED
OperatorHavila Kystruten
Port of registryFosnavåg, Norway
RouteBergen-Kirkenes-Bergen
BuilderTersan shipyard
CostEUR 100 mill
Yard number1094
Christened14 November 2022
Maiden voyage10 May 2022
IdentificationLFQW
General characteristics
TypePassenger ship
Tonnage15 519 BT
Length124,1 m
Beam22 m
Draught5,3 m
Decks9
Installed powerLNG and battery
Capacity640 passengers
Crew78

On 2 June 2022 the ship made history, being the first cruise ship to operate the world heritage area, The Geirangerfjord, emission-free.[3]

In 2023, the ship has one identical sister ship, MS Havila Capella.

References

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  1. ^ "Havila Voyages takes delivery of Havila Castor". CruiseandFerry.net. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. ^ "Havila Castor Sets Off on Her Maiden Voyage - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". cruiseindustrynews.com/. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  3. ^ "Havila Castor Demonstrates Battery in First Geirangerfjord Sailing". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2023-04-18.