MS Michael Sars is a training ship operated by Alandica Shipping Academy in Åland. The ship is named after the Norwegian marine biologist Michael Sars.[1]

MS Michael Sars
MS Michael Sars
History
Finland
NameMichael Sars
OwnerÅland, operated by Alandica Shipping Academy
BuilderMjellem & Karlsen Verft in Bergen, Norway
Launched1979
IdentificationIMO number7805136
StatusIn active service as of 2024
General characteristics
Tonnage690/207
Length47.50 m (155 ft 10 in)
Beam10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
Draught4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Depth of hold4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Propulsion9-cylinder diesel engine
Complement45 passengers

She was built in 1979 as a research vessel for the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research in Bergen. She was sold in 2003 and has since 2005 been a training ship in the Åland Islands by university and vocational levels, as well as training of seafarers.[1][2]

Michael Sars is owned by Åland and operated by Alandica Shipping Academy (formerly Åland Maritime Safety Center).[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "MV Michael Sars". ASA (in Swedish). 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  2. ^ Sundberg, Göte (2011). Ålands sjömansskola 50 år 1961-2011 (in Swedish). Åland, Finland: Mariehamns Tryckeri AB. p. 65. ISBN 978-952-5064-38-4.