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Wasa Queen (conversion)

Ship type
RoPax ferry
Ship owner
EffJohn
Shipyard
Kotka Shipyard Inc.
Project type
Conversion/Retrofit
Ship status
Delivered
Design scope
Concept, Basic, Detail
Delivery year
1992
Wasa Queen (conversion)
Copyright: Pieter_Inpijn, ShipSpotting.com

Commission for the Ship Owner

  • Preparation work for the conversion including evaluation of different combinations before the final project, weight control, stability calculations, yard inquiries, and support for material purchase
  • Basic engineering package including General Arrangement, safety diagrams, hull classification for modified area, HVAC diagrams for modified area, and electric diagrams for modified area
  • Workshop drawings for the yard including structure of sponson and ducktail, and aluminium structure of conference area
  • Management and supervision including owner, classification and authority approvals, site assistance at the yard, and coordination

Project Features

  • The scope of the conversion included several key updates: the addition of a sponson and ducktail, the creation of a new conference deck, and an increase in the total passenger capacity. The project also involved regaining ice class certification to 1A, refurbishing the shop area, upgrading selected cabins, and reinstalling the hanging car deck.

Main dimensions

  • Dwt 1 995
  • GT 16 546
  • Capacity 726 pax / 1300 lm
  • LoA 153
  • Beam 22
  • Draught 5,836

Additional Information

  • IMO Number 7360198
  • Ice class 1A
  • Special features Re-conversion of a casino vessel ‘Orient Sun’ into a car passenger ferry 'Wasa Queen'

For more information, please contact:

Johan Hellman
Sales, Passenger Ships
+358 9 4788 4458
+358 40 7014 237
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