MV Logos Hope

Logos Hope in Kiel
History
Name
  • 1973–1983: Gustav Vasa
  • 1983–2003: Norröna
  • 2003–2004: Norröna I
  • 2004 onwards: Logos Hope
Operator
  • 1973–1976: Öresundsbolaget
  • 1976–1980: Saga Line
  • 1980–1983: TT Saga Line
  • 1983–2004: Smyril Line
  • 2004 onwards: GBA Ships
Port of registry
Ordered1972
BuilderNobiskrug, Rendsburg, Germany
Yard number678
Laid down1973 (est)
Launched10 February 1973
Completed1974 (est)
IdentificationIMO number7302914
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class & typeRopax
Tonnage12,519 GT
Length132.5 m (434 ft 9 in)
Beam21.06 m (69 ft 1 in)
Draught5.22 m (17 ft 2 in)
Decks9
Ramps1
Ice classPC6
Installed power4 X SWD 6TM 410 RR 6-cylinder diesel engines
Propulsion
Speed13.5 kn
Capacity442 passengers
Crew300

MV Logos Hope is a ship operated by the faith-based organisation Gute Bücher für Alle. She was built in 1973 as the ferry MV Gustav Vasa for service between Malmö (Sweden) and Travemünde (Germany) and later operated as the MV Norröna providing a ferry service to the Faroe Islands.