DUBLIN SWIFT (the former WESTPAC EXPRESS) left Belfast yesterday afternoon (13/04/18) for Dublin. This follows the completion of a 3-month long refit and conversion of the former military vessel to civilian use at Harland & Wolff.
![Dublin Swift leaves Harland & Wolff's ship repair quay following completion of her conversion to civilian use, 13/04/18. Copyright © Scott Mackey](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/41393857472_c6259e86ae_b.jpg)
NIFS understands that after berthing trials, sea trials, and crew training/familiarisation she will enter service between Dublin and Holyhead before the end of the month.
![STENA PRECISION loads for a slightly delayed freight sailing to Birkenhead having just been passed by Irish Ferries DUBLIN SWIFT. Copyright © Scott Mackey](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/40541649965_a2138ab294_b.jpg)
DUBLIN SWIFT will replace the existing smaller fast-craft JONATHAN SWIFT which will be sold to Balearia for further service as CECILIA PAYNE.
![Dublin Swift is seen leaving Belfast on Friday 13th April, following completion of her 3-month long refit at Harland and Wolff. Copyright © Steven Tarbox](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180413_DSC00311_-2.jpg)
![Irish Ferries' Austal AutoExpress catamaran DUBLIN SWIFT passes Beflast's Victoria Terminal 3 container terminal as she leaves Belfast for Dublin. This followed the conclusion of a comprehensive 3-month long refit and conversion project at Belfast's Harland & Wolff Shipyard](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180413_DSC00311_-3.jpg)
![Irish Ferries Dublin Swift leaving Belfast 13/04/18. Copyright © Steven Tarbox](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180413_DSC00320_-scaled.jpg)
![DUBLIN SWIFT passes STENA SUPERFAST VIII as she leaves Belfast for Dublin. This follows a 3 month long refit and conversion to make the former WESTPAC EXPRESS suitable for use as a civilian ferry between Dublin and Holyhead.](https://www.niferry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180413_DSC00329_-scaled.jpg)
Title image: Dublin Swift leaves Harland & Wolff’s ship repair quay following completion of her conversion to civilian use, 13/04/18. Copyright © Scott Mackey