MV Nova Star

MV Nova Star in Portland, Maine
History
Name
  • Nova Star (2014–present)
  • Norman Leader (2011–2014)
Owner
Operator
  • Polferries (2018–present)
  • Inter Shipping (2016–2017)
  • Nova Star Cruises (2014–2015)
Port of registryNassau, Bahamas
Route
Ordered2008
BuilderSingapore Technologies Shipbuilding, Singapore
Laid down2008
Launched8 October 2009
Christened2011
Completed2011
Acquired2014
Maiden voyage15 May 2014
In service2014–2015
Identification
General characteristics
Tonnage27,444 GT 4,145 DWT
Length161 m (528 ft)
Beam26 m (85 ft)
Draught6.05 m (19.8 ft)
Ramps1 bow ramp;

2 stern ramp on deck 3 and 5;

1 tiltable ramp connecting Deck 3 to Deck 5
Installed power4× MAN Diesel 10L32/44CR Diesel engines, 22,400 kW (30,000 hp) total
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 controllable pitch propellers
Speed21.4 kn (24.6 mph; 39.6 km/h)
Capacity1,215

MV Nova Star is a Ropax cruiseferry, currently operating between Poland and Scandinavia under the ownership of Polferries.