Leif Ericson

Serving Our Valued Commercial Customers

The Leif Ericson is named to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Norse explorer Leif Ericson’s arrival in the New World, nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus. As the longest-serving vessel in our current fleet, it plays a vital role in transporting commercial goods to and from the Island of Newfoundland. Primarily dedicated to commercial ferry services, this vessel offers comfortable amenities for drivers, including lounge areas with TVs and open-air decks with ocean views.

Vessel Key Features

1,550

Lane Meters on Vehicle Decks

355

Passenger Capacity

4

TV Lounges

6

Pet-Friendly Designated Cabins

18

Cabins

The Pantry Restaurant

Enjoy our Cook’s Special and sit back for a home-cooked, hearty meal.

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Accommodations

18 cabins
57 sleepers
6 pet-friendly cabins
Accessible cabin available

Seating

300 comfortable reclining seats

Leisure Spaces

Open-air viewing decks
Lounge area with TVs

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Did You Know?

Since 2010, the Leif Ericson has carried nearly 14 million feet of commercial goods.

That's approximately the length of 38,889 football fields.

Or the length of driving from our Port aux Basques terminal to our Argentia terminal 5 times.

Accessibility Features

Accessible Accommodations

One hospital-style bed with controls
Private accessible washroom with shower
Hearing adapted & visual doorbell
TV, side table, stool

Service Dogs

Certified service dogs welcomed with at least 96 hours notice and supporting documentation
Service dog relief area available on Deck 5

Other Features

Blue zone parking
Accessible washrooms
Wheelchair and mobility aids
Assistance with passenger loading and unloading

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Leif Ericson Specifications

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OPEN VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Class and Type

Type: RoPax
Classification: 1A1 ICE-1B Car Ferry A General Cargo Carrier RO/RO
Ice Class: ICE-1B

General Information

Name: Leif Ericson
Call Sign: VOCJ
IMO Number: 8917388
Year Launched: 2001
Port of Registry: St. John’s, NL, Canada

Dimensions

Length: 158m (518 ft.)
Beam: 24m (79 ft.)
Drought: 7.9m
Gross Tonnage: 18,523 GRT
Deadweight: 4,598 tonnes

Capacity

Passengers: 355
Total Lane Meters: 1,550m
Weather Deck Lane Meters: 506m

Accommodations

Four-bed Cabins: 17
Three-bed Accessible Cabins: 1
Four-bed Pet-Friendly Cabins: 6
Dormitory Sleepers: 57
Reclining Seats: approx. 300

Propulsion Systems

Main: 2 x Controllable Pitch Propeller
Maneuvering: 2x Bow thrusters. Output 1200kW. 1x Bow Thruster. Output 800kW

Machinery

Main Engines: 2 x Sulzer - 8ZA40S
Generators: 3 x Mitsubishi S 6R2, 1 x Wartsilla 4R 32 E
Fuel: Marine Diesel
Service Speed: 17.5 kts
Maximum Speed: 18 kts

Vessel Structure

Vehicle Decks: 2
Passenger Decks: 3
Total Decks: 8
Access:
Ro-Ro bow and stern loading (clamshell)
Ro-Ro bow and stern loading ramps
Ro-Ro internal ramp
Food and Beverage Outlets: 1
Seating Lounges: 4
TV Lounges: 1
Skylight: No

Crew Amenities

Crew Cabins: 56
Crew Mess: 1
Crew Lounge Room: 1
Crew Recreation Room: 1
Crew Fitness Room: 1
Conference and Training Rooms: 0