The Bognes-Skarberget and Drag-Kjøpsvik routes are currently operated by Torghatten Nord with the 1999-built MELSHORN primarily serving the former route. © Uwe Jakob
Fjord1 wins the operation of two routes in Nordland
FerryThe Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Statens vegvesen, has awarded Fjord1 to operate the Bognes-Skarberget and Drag-Kjøpsvik routes, starting on 1 December 2022 until 30 November 2032.
The contract can be extended by 18 months and requires operation of zero-emission ferries. The routes are currently operated by Torghatten Nord with Fjord1 having been selected on the basis of price.
© Shippax / VMA / PR
Feb 15 2021
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