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Vessel

ELLEN

IMO 9805374
PassengerBuilt 2019Active
ELLEN — vessel photo
Photo: Erik Christensen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
996
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
200
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2019
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9805374
MMSI
219023531
Call sign
OWJQ
Flag
DK
Type
Ro-Ro Or Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
59.4 m
Beam
13.4 m
Home port
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Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
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Technical manager
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Commercial manager
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Class society
DNV
Design DWT
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Flag
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Built
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Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Date: April 15 – May 2026 (Ongoing) Location: Søby, Ærø, Denmark Nature of Inc
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Had technical problems which led disruption of sailings from Soby to Fynshav, De
  4. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    All departures from Soby and Fynshav canceled due to technical problems after st
  5. Casualty · Fire
    Battery compartment of vessel caught fire and disabled her. Fire was quickly ext
  6. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Vessel had a short circuit in electric ferry's motor and sidelined in Soby, Denm
  7. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
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Special survey
02 Jul 2029
IOPP issued
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IOPP expires
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Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
15 Apr 2026Mechanical FaultDate: April 15 – May 2026 (Ongoing) Location: Søby, Ærø, Denmark Nature of Incident: Extended yard stay and maintenance delay during a premature overhaul of the vessel's 4.3 MWh lithium-ion battery system. The replacement has proven more complex than anticipated, extending the initial May 16 return-to-service date. Voyage Details: Servicing the 22-nautical-mile domestic route between Søby (Ærø) and Fynshav (Als). Outcome: The total battery replacement cost is estimated by the operator, Ærøfærgerne, at DKK 28 million (€3.75 million). The overhaul was required earlier than the system's projected 10-year lifespan due to heavy duty-cycle degradation and extended periods operating at reduced capacity. Recommissioning is now scheduled for May 26, 2026, with the ferry expected to remain out of service until the end of the month. No injuries or pollution have been reported.
17 Feb 2025Mechanical FaultHad technical problems which led disruption of sailings from Soby to Fynshav, Denmark on 17 Feb 2025. Battery issues forced shipping company to cancel one of its daily double trips reducing total from 5 to 4.
01 Oct 2024Mechanical FaultAll departures from Soby and Fynshav canceled due to technical problems after strong winds forced the vessel to remain in port at Soby, Denmark. Corrosion was detected in the battery system.
11 Jul 2023FireBattery compartment of vessel caught fire and disabled her. Fire was quickly extinguished by the foam automatic firefighting system. Trips connecting Danish ports Soby Havn and Fynshav were cancelled until 17 July, due to batteries needing replacing.
20 Dec 2022Mechanical FaultVessel had a short circuit in electric ferry's motor and sidelined in Soby, Denmark. Sailing was cancelled as she couldn't lift visor. A crane assisted to lift cars on board. Repairs were done at quay and she resumed service next day.