Havila Castor

Loipart AB of Sweden commitment has been Layouts, Engineering, Procurement, Supply, Technical Support, Supervision and Start up and Commissioning.

Proudly Supporting Sustainable Coastal Shipping

We are proud to be a part of this vessel since it goes hand in hand with our commitment to sustainable shipping.

Scandinavian Nature Reflected Onboard

Havila Castor is the first of Havila Voyages' four new coastal that is being built at Tersan shipyard in Turkey.

The internal décor of the ships is inspired by the sea, the sky, mountains, and glaciers, and the food served onboard are traditional dishes from the local towns and villages along the route.

The ships are equipped with Loipart equipment in galleys, bars, pantries, buffets, and other public areas.

Sustainability at the Core

  • The world's largest battery packs

  • Four hours' sailing with zero emissions

  • Energy-efficient hull design

  • Locally sourced ingredients

  • Heat recovery from the sea and cooling water

  • Charging current from hydropower at the quay

  • Liquid natural gas that cuts Co2 emissions by 25 %

  • NOx emissions reduced by 90%

Quick facts about Havila Castor

Builder: Tersan Shipyard (Yalova, Turkey)

Ferry route/homeports: Bergen-Kirkenes

Operator: Havila Shipping (via Havila Voyages)

Passengers: 640

Seats: 172

Beds: 468

Sister-ships: Havila Capella, Havila Polaris, Havila Pollux

Class: Norwegian coastal cruise ferry

Owner: Havila Kystruten

Length (LOA): 124 m / 407 ft

Beam: 22 m / 72 ft

Gross Tonnage: 15471 gt

Decks: 9

Cabins: 179

Decks with cabins: 4

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