Seasonal fleet movements (and Dry Dock) update
A look at recent and forthcoming fleet movements as dry dock season gets underway. Including updates on Irish Ferries, Seatruck, Stena, and IOMSPCo’s Arrow!
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Irish Ferries to Charter Stena-Owned Ship for Dry Dock Cover?
According to shipping industry publisher Shippax (paywalled), Irish Ferries are to charter a Stena RoRo owned ferry for dry dock relief early in the new year.
[PR] Stena Line introduces Stena Forecaster to Belfast – Liverpool service
As a part of the ongoing development of Stena Line’s Irish Sea route network, the Stena Forecaster is transferred from Stena RoRo to Stena Line and will enter service on the Belfast – Liverpool route from Tuesday, 12 February 2019.
Stena Forecaster | Stena Line
STENA FORECASTER is a Ro-Ro freight ferry originally built for Stena RoRo in China. This page includes details such as her history, technical data, and a photo gallery.
Stena Fleet Movements Update – Belfast Says Farewell To Stena Forerunner Ahead of Welcoming Stena Forecaster and Stena Nordica!
STENA FORERUNNER has left Belfast for Birkenhead for the final time ahead of her replacement, while STENA SUPERFAST VII will go to dry-dock on Monday.
Stena Forerunner to make one-off Rosslare to Cherbourg round trip
Due to delays in STENA NORDICA starting service on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route, STENA FORERUNNER will make a single round trip on that route on Saturday and Sunday
A Look Inside: Stena Forerunner
STENA FORERUNNER is the temporary dedicated Belfast to Birkenhead freight vessel. She is one of three Stena 4-Runner MkII freight vessels built for Stena RoRo in China. In these pictures we get a rare glimpse inside a vessel which normally only gets seen by freight drivers and her own crew.
Quick News: Stena Scotia flag change
Stena Line’s Japanese built freighter STENA SCOTIA has changed her home port as the result of a change in flag.
Irish Ferries owner publishes disappointing half-year results
Irish Continental Group have published results showing pre-tax profits have almost halved. Meanwhile new vessel W.B. YEATS has been delayed further.
Stena Performer re-emerges from dry-dock as Seatruck Performance
STENA PERFORMER emerged from number 5 dock at Cammell-Laird earlier today renamed SEATRUCK PERFORMANCE and in full Seatruck Ferries livery.
Stena Forerunner arrives in Belfast for the first time
Stena Line’s 195m long freighter STENA FORERUNNER arrived in Belfast for the first time earlier today, meanwhile STENA PERFORMER and STENA PRECISION are in Birkenhead.
Irish Ferries W.B. YEATS further delayed
“Industry sources” have told The Irish Times that the new ferry now won’t be delivered until October. Meanwhile competition is hotting up between the UK and Island of Ireland.
