VESSEL RENAMING:
“SHIPPER” was renamed “LINK NOVA”, 22 January 2024, and her hometown was changed from Mariehamn / Finland to Årehamn / Norway.
In time of writing (26/1-24), moored at Husøy – Karmøy / Norway.
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“LINK NOVA” / reg. Åkrehamn
TYPE: Roro
IMO NO: 8911748
6620 gt / 1986 nt / 5387 mdwt
Delivered from Fosen Mek. Verksteder AS., Rissa / Norway (Yard no 47), in 06/1992.
Name history:
- “STYRSÖ” from delivery in 06/1992 until 2002
- From 06/1992 – Owned by Eckerö Shipping AB. Ltd., Åland / Finland.
- From 06/1992 – Finnish flag.
- “BIRKA SHIPPER” from 2002 until 2013
- “SHIPPER” from 2013 until 22/01/2024
- “LINK NOVA” from 22/01/2024 –
- From 22/1/2024 – Owned by Norwest Ship Management AS., Åkrehamn / Norway.
- From 22/1/2024 – Norwegian (NIS) flag. (reg. Åkrehamn)
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
Here seen as “BIRKA SHIPPER” / reg. Mariehamn, passing Cuxhaven (eastbound), 14 June 2010.
@ photo – www.maritime-pics.com
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For more details – Visit link below, published 2 November 2022:
NORWEST SHIP MANAGEMENT AS, NORWAY – BUYING RORO VESSELS “EXPORTER” AND “SHIPPER” (11/22)
