The passenger and vehicle ferry was built in the Tangermünde shipyard for Fähren Bremen Stedingen GmbH in 2011. After successful keel laying on 30 July 2010 and a 10-month construction period she was transferred via the Elbe and North Sea to her destination on the Weser.
The ferry is in shuttle service between Lemwerder and Vegesack 24/7, 365 days in the year and replaces the “Lemwerder” which was in operation for 44 years.
Technical details:
- Length OA: 59m
- Beam OA: 15.3m
- Draught (light): 1.25m
- Drive: 4 x Schottel SRP 170/220kW
- Load capacity: 200t
- Passengers: 249