Passing LOFOTEN in Henningsværstraumen in her original colours

On route: 23-03-1994 -
Owner: Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap ASA - Tromso; In 2002 Nord Norges D/S A/S - Tromso; on 20-06-2003 to Kirberg Shipping A/S (Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap ASA) - Tromsø; on 01-01-2006 Hurtigruten Group ASA – Tromso; on 10-01-2020 Xiang CR14 HK International (Hurtigruten Cruise A/S) - Tromso
Built: Keel laid 16-10-1992; launched 13-08-1993; delivered 16-03-1994; baptized 22-03-1994
Shipyard: Volkswerft GmbH - Stralsund
Construction number: 302
Dimensions: 121.66 x 103.80 x 19.20 x 10.30 x 4.70 m
Tonnage: 11,204 GRT; 1,209 dwt
Call signal: L.H.C.W.
Lloyds/IMO: 9048914
Machines: 2x four-stroke 6 cylinder Maschinenbau Kiel/Krupp type 6M.552C, 450x520 each coupled to an adjustable propeller; 2 generators 2,296 kW; 2x four-stroke 8 cylinder Ulstein/Bergens type KRG-8, 1,721 apk each coupled to a generator 1,200 kW; 2 bow thrusters of 790 kW with adjustable propeller; 2 Becker rudders; emergency generator 265 kW; 2 steering machines
Power: 12,241 apk; 9,004 kW
Speed: 18 knots
Passengers: 690; 490 cages
Purchased: New construction

Details: Baptized by Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl.
On 19-02-2002 thv Vikinge Lykt between Nesna and Ørnes machine failure due to fuel failure. After a few hours the engines are up and running again and continue on the route without any problems.
After sale in 2003 immediately back in charter.
On 23-02-2007 machine breakdown in Magerøysund during a trip from Honningsvåg to Havøysund. Went to anchor and got entangled with the anchor in a high voltage cable. After repair let anchor slip and journey continued. On 28-09-2007 in Honningsvåg during mooring with the tail lift fell on the corner of the quay. Heavy damage to the valve and temporarily taken out of service. On 15-09-2011 fire in the engine room due to an explosion near Ålesund. Two engineers were killed and 16 crew members were injured. During mooring, an extended stabilization fin caused a leak that threatened to capsize her.
Docked at Fiskarstrand Verft - Sula on 26-09-2011. Back on the route on March 27, 2012.
Totally renovated internally in April 2019.
Engine room renewed in 2023 at Myklebust Verft A/S - Gursken.