MF Varsovia

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MF Varsovia in the harbor of Ystad August 6, 2024.
History
Name	Varsovia (2024-present)
Namesake	Warsaw
Owner	Cantieri Navale di Visentini
Operator	POLSCA Baltic Ferries
Port of registry	Limassol, Cyprus
Route	Świnoujście - Ystad
Builder	Cantieri Navale di Visentini, Italy
Yard number	C237
Maiden voyage	27 July 2024
Identification	IMO Number: 9990480 MMSI Number: 210174000 Call sign: 5BKT6
General characteristics
Tonnage	41,878 GT
Length	216.20 m (709 ft 4 in)
Draught	6.70 m (22 ft 0 in)
Ramps	stern ramp on deck 3; tiltable ramp connecting Deck 4 to Deck 5
Propulsion	2 x MaK 12M46DF
Speed	23.80 knots (44.08 km/h; 27.39 mph)
Capacity	936 passengers 920 berths 230 cabins 200 cars 2875 lane meters
Crew	64

MF Varsovia is a ro-pax ferry built in 2024 by Cantieri Navale di Visentini, Donada, Italy. Varsovia operates between Poland and Sweden for POLSCA Baltic Ferries.

Construction and career

Varsovia was delivered on 1 July 2024 to Visentini Cantieri Navale Srl, Porto Viro, Italy. Out-chartered to Polferries. At the time she was the largest vessel in their fleet. She sailed under Cyprus flag with home port Limassol July 11, 2024. Varsovia departed from Venice for Ystad on July 22 and arrived at Ystad on July 27. Departed a few hours later for Świnoujście. Varsovia replaced MF Cracovia and MF Baltivia on Świnoujście - Ystad route. On 18 January 2025 MF Varsovia hosted Polish Ferry Fans Meeting organised by Bartosz Bagiński, Fan Club Leader. During the Ferry Shipping Summit event, Varsovia was awarded the Ro-Pax of the year award. In 2026, Varsovia continued sailing the Świnoujście - Ystad route with Polferries' successor POLSCA. She received the POLSCA livery in June 2026.

Characteristics

Varsovia has a gross tonnage of almost 42000, making her second-largest in the POLSCA fleet after the Jantar Unity-class. At 216 metres she is the longest ship in the fleet. She can accommodate 936 passengers and 2875 lane meters of freight.

See also

• Largest ferries of Europe

References