MS Expedition
activeBuilt 1972
GRT
6334
Guests
134
Crew
69
Crew:Guest
1:1.9
Length
105m
Space Ratio
47.3
Current position
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History
AI-generatedOriginally constructed as a car and passenger ferry in Denmark, MS Expedition began service as the Kattegat in 1972 before undergoing several ownership changes and name changes throughout her career as a ferry operator for various European companies including P&O Normandy Ferries and Viking Line. The vessel was converted into an expedition cruise ship in 2008 and is now operated by G Adventures, featuring ice-class 1B strengthening that enables polar expedition voyaging.
Vessel Timeline
24 Mar 1972
Launched
Helsingør Skibsværft og Maskinbyggeri
15 Jul 1972
Kattegat
Jydsk Færgefart
1978-1985
nf Tiger
P&O Normandy Ferries
1985-1986
Tiger
Townsend Thoresen
1986-2008
Ålandsfärjan
Viking Line
Today
MS Expedition
Current
At a Glance
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Built By
Helsingør Skibsværft og Maskinbyggeri
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Build Country
Denmark
🧊 Ice Class 1B
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Identity
IMO Number7211074
MMSI636013956
Call SignA8QL4
Flag State🇱🇷 Liberia
Port of RegistryMonrovia
Former NamesÅlandsfärjan (Viking Line, 1986-2008), Tiger (Townsend Thoresen, 1985-1986), nf Tiger (P&O Normandy Ferries, 1978-1985), Kattegat (Jydsk Færgefart, 1972-1978)
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Construction
ShipyardHelsingør Skibsværft og Maskinbyggeri
Build Country🇩🇰 Denmark
Float OutMarch 24, 1972
DeliveredJuly 15, 1972
Yard Number398
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Dimensions
105m
Length
18m
Beam
4.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)6334
Net Tonnage (NT)6334
Deadweight (DWT)925
Length BP104.04 m
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Capacity
134
Guests
69
Crew
Guests (max)134
Space Ratio47.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.9
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Propulsion
8096kW
Power
Ice Class1B
Engine TypeHSM-B&W 10U45HU
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