Mario Lopez shipyard

  • In Waters New newsLE RIF nearing completion of her refurbishment in Italy prior to being reintroduced to the Tangier Med to Algeciras route. LE RIF is better known to UK readers as the former Stranraer ferry Stena Galloway/Galloway Princess. © DWLM.
    Steven TarboxAugust 2, 2017

    LE RIF (ex Stena Galloway) update

    Reports from Morocco indicate that LE RIF (ex Stena Galloway, Galloway Princess) is expected to return to service soon, following an extensive refurbishment and overhaul.  The Belfast built former Sealink ferry has been out of service since 2013 when previous operator IMTC collapsed.

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  • In Waters New newsChantry Classics postcard of Stena Galloway in Sealink Stena Line livery. (Steven Tarbox Collection)
    Steven TarboxAugust 31, 2016

    Update on Le Rif (former Galloway Princess)

    Reports from Spain indicate that former North Channel favourite, Le Rif (ex Stena Galloway, Galloway Princess) has yet to enter the Andalucia dry dock at Cernaval’s Mario Lopez shipyard in Malaga, despite it being a month since her arrival in the Spanish port.  It appears that the delay has been due to the ship requiring…

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  • In Waters New newsStena Galloway at sea in Stena Line colours. Copyright © Scott Mackey.
    Steven TarboxJuly 26, 2016

    Former Stena Galloway to re-enter service?

    Le Rif arrives at Malaga for dry docking Recent reports that Le Rif (ex Stena Galloway, Galloway Princess) had been sold for scrap appear to have been untrue, as the former North Channel favourite arrived in Malaga on Saturday for a dry docking.  The ship (including 4 crew and a Captain…

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