Scandinavian Ferry Returning to Rosslare
Stena Line has announced that STENA VINGA will will return for a second period of service on the Rosslare – Cherbourg route from September 6.  The move will release STENA FORETELLER from the route so that she can be redeployed on the Belfast – Liverpool (Birkenhead) schedule in place of SEATRUCK PANORAMA.  STENA FORETELLER’s introduction on the Belfast – Liverpool route means that all three of the Stena Forerunner MkII class will have operated on the route. Â
The move comes in response to continuing strong demand on the Birkenhead route and will increase capacity by 10%.  While STENA VINGA is a smaller ship than the one she replaces at Rosslare, she will add more passenger and accompanied freight capacity.  Demand on the direct Ireland – France services has declined from its peak at the start of this year but is still strong enough to justify a second ship operating alongside STENA HORIZON on the Cherbourg service. Â
SEATRUCK PANORAMA will return to owner Seatruck Ferries to cover planned fleet maintenance once released at Birkenhead. Stena Line intends to reintroduce the Ro-Ro from mid-December as a replacement for STENA VINGA on the Cherbourg route.  Industry sources continue to say Vinga is eventually bound for Condor Ferries.
