MF Lofotferga

FACTS ABOUT THE FERRY
Licensed for 85 passengers. 25 m long, 8 m broad. Large space on deck purposely for enjoyment of fare and beverages

The history of "Gamle Lofotferga"
OCTOBER 1956: “M/F Gamle Lofotferje II” was delivered by Em. Moen & Søn Båtbyggeri, Risør. The assignment was given by Lofoten Ferjeselskap A/L. The ferry was that time licensed for 100 passengers, 2 of 5-ton trucks, 1 bus and 4 cars. It provided regular service Napp – Lilleeidet between Vestvågøy and Flakstad. It was in regular service until 1970. From that time the ferry was relief- and reserve ferry up to 1977.

In 1994: The ferry received the prize of most successful restoring of an object during “Kystens Landsstevne” * in Sommarøy.

*Kystens Landsstevne: Nationwide gathering of enthusiasts for wood/veteran boats

Januar 2001: Nina and Johnny Storvik bought M/F Gamle Lofotferga form Kalle AS. The ferry still sails as a charter boat, the season lasting form March to November.

In 2001: The ferry achieves a status of a preserved ferry from the National Archives.

In 2003: The ferry is awarded a certificate of quality “Olavsrosa” form the Norwegian Cultural Heritage

In 2004: The ferry will be placed as a member of “Norsk Fartøyvern Forening” NFFF (Association for Preservation og Norwegian Ships).

Environment:
On board we have deliberate environmental policy. We don’t use any articles of plastic or bottles of metal. We make mainly use of local ingredients and suppliers when possible.