| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bergen, Norway |
| Area served | Norway, Denmark |
| Key people | Ingvald Fardal, MD |
| Services | Passenger transportation, Freight transportation |
| Employees | 245 (2010) |
| Parent | Bergen Nordhordland Rutelag |
| Website | www.fjordline.no |
Fjord Line is a Norwegian ferry operator offering services between Norway and Denmark. In addition to passenger transport, Fjord line operates cargo transport through its cargo division in Norway and Denmark.
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Fjord Line was founded in 1993. In 1998 the company purchased the MS Jupiter and the Bergen - Newcastle route from Color Line.[1]
In 2004 a much larger ship, the MS Fjord Norway was purchased to operate the Norway - Denmark service. The MS Bergen was chartered to DFDS.
Following heavy competition on the Norway - Denmark route in 2005 Fjord began streamlining operations. On return of the MS Bergen from charter, the MS Fjord Norway and the Norway - UK route were sold to DFDS. The MS Jupiter was laid up for sale.
On 1 January 2008 Fjord Line merged with fast ferry operator Master Ferries.
Fjord Line operates two routes between Norway and Denmark.
Fjord Line currently operates two vessels.
| Name | Built | Entered service | Tonnage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergensfjord | 1993 | 1993 | 16,551 GRT | Until October 2012 |
| Fjord Cat | 1998 | 2008 | 5,619 GRT |
| Name | Built | To enter service | Tonnage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergensfjord | 2013 | 2013 | 25,000 GRT | From April 2013 |
| Stavangerfjord | 2012 | 2012 | 25,000 GRT | From October 2012 |
| Name | Built | In service | Tonnage | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Lygra | 1979 | 1997–2006 | 7,012 GRT | Operates between USA and Caribbean |
| MS Fjord Norway | 1986 | 2003–2006 | 31,356 GRT | Sold to DFDS as Princess of Norway |
| MS Jupiter | 1975 | 1998–2005 | 12,348 GRT | Operates as a cruise ship in Vietnam |