MS Stena Baltica (2005)

Stena Mersey, seen from New Brighton, entering the River Mersey in 2015.
History
Name
  • 2005–2010: Mersey Viking
  • 2010–2011: Mersey Seaways
  • 2011–2021: Stena Mersey
  • 2021–: Stena Baltica
Owner
  • 2005–2012: Levantina Trasporti Srl
  • 2012–: Stena Ropax Ltd
Operator
Port of registry
Route
BuilderCantiere Navale Visentini
Yard number213
Launched2 July 2005
CompletedDecember 2005
Maiden voyageDecember 2005
Identification
Statusin service
General characteristics
TypeFerry
Tonnage26,500 GT (as built)
Length
  • 186.46 m (611 ft 9 in) (as built)
  • 222 m (728 ft 4 in) (2021 rebuild)
Beam25.6 m (84 ft 0 in)
Draft6.63 m (21 ft 9 in)
Installed power2 x MAN B&W 9L 48/60B
Propulsion
  • 2 × Controllable pitch propellers
  • 2 × bow thrusters
Speed24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Capacity
  • 980 passengers (As built, limited to 720 passengers by Stena)
  • 970 passengers (2021 rebuild)
NotesShip lengthened during 2021

MS Stena Baltica is a RoPax ferry, owned by Stena Line and operates on the Baltic Sea between Nynäshamn, Sweden and Ventspils, Latvia. The ship previously operated on the Irish Sea, between Birkenhead and Belfast, as Stena Mersey.

The ship was built in Italy by Cantiere Navale Visentini and launched in 2005. As built, the vessel measured 26,500 gross tonnage (GT) and could carry up to 980 passengers. The on-board cabins had space to sleep 480 passengers. There are four vehicle decks with a capacity for approximately 200 trailers. The vessels maximum speed is 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph), but usually sails at 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) in normal service.

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