MS Vesterålen

MS Vesterålen is a passenger vessel operated by the Norwegian-based Hurtigruten.^[4] The vessel was constructed in Harstad, Norway in 1983. She was refitted in Bremerhaven, Germany in 1989 to increase passenger capacity, and then later in 1995. As of 2010, the ship operates cruises primarily along the coast of Norway.^[1][3]

MS Vesterålen leaving Molde.
History
Name	MS Vesterålen
Operator	Hurtigruten
Port of registry	Narvik, Norway
Builder	Harstad, Norway
Cost	158,000,000 Norwegian Kroner
Yard number	101
Launched	16 February 1983[1]
Refit	Bremerhaven, Germany (1989)
Identification	IMO number: 8019368[2]
Status	in active service
General characteristics
Tonnage	6,261 GT
Length	108 m (354 ft 4 in)
Beam	16.5 m (54 ft 2 in)
Height	28,6 m (93 ft 9 in)
Draught	4,6 m (15 ft)
Speed	15 knots (27.78 km/h; 17.26 mph)
Capacity	510 passengers 306 berths 35 cars [3]

Winter 2019 the webcam shows the ship in the docks. ^[5]