1996–2006: Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab
2006–present: Hurtigruten Group[1]
Operator
Hurtigruten
Port of registry
Narvik, Norway[1]
Builder
Kværner Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway[1]
Yard number
265[1]
Launched
18 August 1995[1]
Christened
23 March 1996
by Queen Sonja of Norway[1]
Acquired
23 March 1996[1]
In service
2 April 1996[1]
Identification
IMO number: 9107772
Status
In service
General characteristics [1]
Class and type
Polarlys-class cruiseferry
Tonnage
11,386 GT
1,104 DWT
Length
123.30 m (404.53 ft)
Beam
19.50 m (63.98 ft)
Height
29.87 m (97 ft 11 in)
Draught
4.90 m (16.08 ft)
Installed power
2 × MAK 6M552C diesel engines
combined 9,000 kW
Speed
15 knots
Capacity
691 passengers (in coastal service)
460 passengers (in cruise service)
460 passenger beds
MS Nordkapp is a Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Express) ship built in 1996 by Kleven Verft AS, Norway, for Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab for use in Hurtigruten ferry service along the coast of Norway. She is a sister ship of MS Polarlys and MS Nordnorge. Nordkapp is one of 11 ships that travel the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes.
MS Nordkapp (North Cape) is named after the North Cape on the island of Magerøya in Northern Norway.
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