December 12, 2025
Norwegian ship builder Oma Baatbyggeri has delivered newbuilding 552, VARGSUND, to Torghatten Nord.
The yard and Torghatten signed the contract for two ferries in August 2024. The sister ship to VARGSUND will follow in Q1 2026.
Key facts:
- Length just over 49 metres
- Beam 13 metres
- Capacity for 95 passengers and 28 cars
- Built in aluminium
Torghatten and Finnmark County Municipality have a contract covering two routes: Korsfjord–Nyvoll and Klokkarøy–Kjerringholmen. The new electric ferries will serve both.
The vessels feature battery packs charged from shore. Backup diesel generators support plug-in hybrid/electric operations.
Photo: Oma Baatbyggeri
