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STENA FORECASTER is a Stena Line owned Ro-Ro freight ferry.  She normally operates the freight-only shoulder sailings on the Belfast – Liverpool (Birkenhead) route, having replaced sister-ship STENA FORERUNNER on the route during February 2019. Â
In this feature we take a look around the passenger areas (and some restricted) areas of this Chinese-built vessel. Â At 195.3m long she is the longest ferry currently operating to Belfast, but will be eclipsed in length by STENA EDDA when she arrives next year. Â
To find out more about STENA FORECASTER, visit her dedicated page here. The following photographs are all Copyright © Scott Mackey and All Rights are Reserved.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.

Looking past the bridge wing at the work ongoing at VT2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexers, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Looking past the bridge wing at the work ongoing at VT2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexers, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright© Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

One of the bridge wings, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
One of the bridge wings, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Bridge wing, looking out towards VT2 and VT3, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Bridge wing, looking out towards VT2 and VT3, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Bridge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Bridge Wing looking back towards VT1, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Bridge Wing looking back towards VT1, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Looking over the bow of STENA FORECASTER towards VT3 with some of the work happening at VT2 visible.. Copyright© Scott Mackey.
Looking over the bow of STENA FORECASTER towards VT3 with some of the work happening at VT2 visible.. Copyright© Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Bridge Wing looking down, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Bridge Wing looking down, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Corridor, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Corridor, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Signage, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Signage, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Signage, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Signage, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Drivers Cabin, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Drivers Cabin, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Drivers cabin onboard STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Drivers cabin onboard STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The Drivers Lounge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The Drivers Lounge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Drivers lounge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Drivers lounge, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Stena Basketball! STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Stena Basketball! STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Looking down at the open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Looking down at the open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Upper freight deck looking out to the exposed “weather deck” section, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Upper freight deck looking out to the exposed “weather deck” section, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
The open area of the upper freight deck on STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Mooring equipment, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Mooring equipment, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

Workshop, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
Workshop, STENA FORECASTER. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

A view of some of the work currently underway at Belfast Victoria Terminal 2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexer ferries STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA, 13 September 19. Taken from STENA FORECASTER while alongside at VT1. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
A view of some of the work currently underway at Belfast Victoria Terminal 2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexer ferries STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA, 13 September 19. Taken from STENA FORECASTER while alongside at VT1. Copyright © Scott Mackey.

A view of some of the work currently underway at Belfast Victoria Terminal 2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexer ferries STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA, 13 September 19. Taken from STENA FORECASTER while alongside at VT1. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
A view of some of the work currently underway at Belfast Victoria Terminal 2 to accommodate the new Stena E-Flexer ferries STENA EDDA and STENA EMBLA, 13 September 19. Taken from STENA FORECASTER while alongside at VT1. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
All photos are Copyright © Scott Mackey. Text by Steven Tarbox