Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord has received the Misterøy, an electric Ro-Pax ferry constructed by the Turkish shipyard Özata. The vessel measures nearly 77 meters in length and accommodates up to 60 vehicles and 195 passengers. It is the first of three identical ships ordered by the company, with the remaining two, Fløytind and Møysalen, expected to follow.
The ferry features a 1,960 kWh battery system from Akasol and two Schottel SRE electric propulsion units. Integration of energy and automation systems is managed by SEAM. The vessel also carries two Volvo Penta D16 diesel generators, allowing for fully electric, hybrid, or diesel-electric operation. Automated charging infrastructure from Zinus is installed at the Festvåg terminal.
Torghatten Nord secured a ten-year operating contract for the Festvåg–Misten route in May 2024, which commenced on 1 January 2025. While the Misterøy is now delivered, the third vessel, Møysalen, is slated for arrival in August 2028. This project marks the first ferry order from a North European operator for the Turkish shipyard.
The company is also managing separate hydrogen-powered ferry projects ordered in 2023. These vessels have faced delays and are now not expected to enter service before 2027. Initial operations for these hydrogen units may rely on biofuel until the necessary hydrogen production infrastructure is commissioned.
