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 MF Varsovia in the harbor of Ystad August 6, 2024. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Varsovia (2024-present) |
| Owner | Cantieri Navale di Visentini |
| Operator | Polferries |
| Port of registry | Limassol,  Cyprus |
| Route | Świnoujście - Ystad |
| Builder | Cantieri Navale di Visentini, Italy |
| Yard number | C237 |
| Maiden voyage | 27 July 2024 |
| Identification | IMO Number: 9990480
MMSI Number: 210174000 Call sign: 5BKT6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 8,919 GT |
| Length | 216.20 m (709 ft 4 in) |
| Draught | 6.70 m (22 ft 0 in) |
| Ramps | stern ramp on deck 3; tiltable ramp connecting Deck 4 to Deck 5 |
| Propulsion | 2 x MaK 12M46DF |
| Speed | 23.80 knots (44.08 km/h; 27.39 mph) |
| Capacity | 936 |
| Crew | 64 |
MF Varsovia is a ro-pax ferry built in 2024 by Cantieri Navale di Visentini, Donada, Italy. Varsovia operates between Poland and Sweden for POLSCA Baltic Ferries.
Construction and career
[edit]Varsovia was delivered on 1 July 2024 to Visentini Cantieri Navale Srl, Porto Viro, Italy. Out-chartered to Polferries. At the time she was the largest vessel in their fleet. She sailed under Cyprus flag with home port Limassol July 11, 2024. Varsovia departed from Venice for Ystad on July 22 and arrived at Ystad on July 27. Departed a few hours later for Świnoujście.[1] Varsovia replaced MF Cracovia and MF Baltivia on Świnoujście - Ystad route. On 18 January 2025 MF Varsovia hosted Polish Ferry Fans Meeting organised by Bartosz Bagiński, Fan Club Leader. During the Ferry Shipping Summit event, Varsovia was awarded the Ro-Pax of the year award.[2] In 2026, Varsovia continued sailing the Świnoujście - Ystad route with Polferries' successor POLSCA. She received the POLSCA livery in June 2026.[3]
Characteristics
[edit]Varsovia has a gross tonnage of almost 42000, making her second-largest in the POLSCA fleet after the Jantar Unity-class. At 216 metres she is the longest ship in the fleet. She can accommodate 936 passengers and 2875 lane meters of freight.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Polferries' VARSOVIA has been delivered".
- ↑ "Ferry Shipping Summit Awards".
- ↑ LEW. "Prom Varsovia już w barwach POLSCA | PortalMorski.pl". www.portalmorski.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ "M/F Varsovia — The Ferry Site". www.ferry-site.dk. Retrieved 2026-08-05.