FROM THE ARCHIVE – “HIDLE” MOORED IN STAVANGER / NORWAY, 5 APRIL 2001 (STILL IN SERVICE (03/2024) AS CROATIAN “MELITA”)

FROM THE ARCHIVE:

“HIDLE” / reg. Stavanger, moored in Stavanger / Norway, 5 April 2001.

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VESSEL DETAILS:

TYPE: Passenger

IMO NO: 8517413

197 gt / 72 nt

Delivered from Brødrene Aa AS., Hyen / Norway (Yard no 175), in July 1985.

Name history:

    • 02/1985 – Keel laid
    • 07/1985 – Launched
    • 20/07/1985 – Completed
  • “HELGELANDSEKSPRESSEN” from delivery in 07/1985 until 07/1995
    • Norwegian flag.
  • “SØRLANDSCRUISE” from 07/1995 until 03/1998
    • Norwegian flag.
  • “RISØRJENTA” from 03/1998 until 01/2001
    • Norwegian flag.
  • “HIDLE” from 01/2001 until 06/2004
    • Norwegian flag.
  • “MALA LARA” from 06/2004 until 01/2008
    • From 06/2004 – Croatian flag.
  • “MELITA” from 01/2008 –
    • From 06/2014 – Owned by G & V Line Iadera Doo, Zadar / Croatia.

 

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