HYDRA (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. The crew-entered destination was HJELMELANDSAMBANDET (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is HYDRA?

HYDRA is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2021 by Westcon Yards. The vessel is 82.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 2,699.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HYDRA?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HYDRA from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HYDRA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

HYDRA

Cargo ship · Norway · built 2021 · AIS Class A

IMO9887530MMSI258001700Call signLFWXLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC

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In short

HYDRA (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. Its crew-entered AIS destination is HJELMELANDSAMBANDET; its reported draught is 4.3 m (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC).

Current voyage: from Skiftun (departed Sep 21, 2026, 20:13 UTC) to HJELMELANDSAMBANDET

Vessel type: Cargo ship
Flag: Norway
Year built: 2021
Gross tonnage: 2,699
Size (length × beam): 82 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC

Position: 59.2348° N, 6.1656° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 164°
Heading: 178°

59.2348° N, 6.1656° E

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Skiftun and Hjelmeland).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: HYDRA
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9887530
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 258001700
Call signWhat is a call sign?: LFWX
Flag: Norway
Vessel type: Cargo ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,699
Length overall: 82.4 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2021

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Operator: Norled
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Westcon Yards
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Sep 21, 2026, 20:13 UTC	Left SkiftunAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 19:37 UTC	Arrived at SkiftunAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 17:22 UTC	Left SkiftunAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 16:52 UTC	Arrived at SkiftunAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 04:02 UTC	Left HjelmelandAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 20, 2026, 19:52 UTC	Arrived at HjelmelandAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Skiftun NOSKF	Sep 21, 2026, 19:37 UTC	Sep 21, 2026, 20:13 UTC	37 min
Skiftun NOSKF	Sep 21, 2026, 16:52 UTC	Sep 21, 2026, 17:22 UTC	31 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 20, 2026, 19:52 UTC	Sep 21, 2026, 04:02 UTC	8 h 11 min
Skiftun NOSKF	Sep 20, 2026, 05:32 UTC	Sep 20, 2026, 06:21 UTC	49 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 19, 2026, 19:52 UTC	Sep 19, 2026, 20:42 UTC	50 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 18, 2026, 19:55 UTC	Sep 19, 2026, 04:02 UTC	8 h 7 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 17, 2026, 19:53 UTC	Sep 18, 2026, 04:03 UTC	8 h 10 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 15, 2026, 19:52 UTC	Sep 16, 2026, 04:02 UTC	8 h 10 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 13, 2026, 13:55 UTC	Sep 13, 2026, 14:42 UTC	47 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 7, 2026, 19:54 UTC	Sep 8, 2026, 04:04 UTC	8 h 9 min
Hjelmeland NOHJL	Sep 6, 2026, 19:53 UTC	Sep 7, 2026, 04:02 UTC	8 h 9 min
Skiftun NOSKF	Sep 6, 2026, 12:12 UTC	Sep 6, 2026, 12:46 UTC	34 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

About HYDRA

MF Hydra is the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry. Delivered in 2021, the 82.4-meter-long vessel can accommodate up to 300 passengers and 80 vehicles. It has two 200 kW fuel cells, two 440 kW diesel generators, a 1.36 MWh battery, and two Shottel thrusters with a maximum speed of 9 knots. The vessel is operated by the Norwegian company Norled. Equipped with an 80 cbm liquid hydrogen storage tank, the MF Hydra ferry was estimated to reduce direct annual carbon emissions by up to 95%. However, because the hydrogen is produced in Germany, the vessel's upstream emissions and cost are estimated to be more than double those of a diesel ferry.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HYDRA now?: HYDRA (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. The crew-entered destination was HJELMELANDSAMBANDET (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 1, 2026, 21:20 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is HYDRA?: HYDRA is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2021 by Westcon Yards. The vessel is 82.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 2,699.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HYDRA?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HYDRA from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HYDRA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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