March 8, 2024
Western Baltija Shipbuilding in Klaipeda, Lithuania will build an electric ferry for Torghatten Nord:
- Design “NSD 50CFb” by The Norwegian Ship Design Company in cooperation with Torghatten Nord
- LOA 73m, 50 cars, 199 pax
- Route (1): Svolvær – the small island of Skrova, Lofoten.
- Route (2): During the summer the ferry will also cross the Vestfjord and travel to Skutvik on the mainland. This 2-hour crossing over the exposed Vestfjord is a major tourist attraction.
- Fully enclosed car deck due to the harsh weather conditions north of the Arctic Circle,
- Torghatten Nord chose to opt for fully electric operation between Svolvær and Skrova (was not a requirement in the tender)
- Delivery 2026, Q1