Stena Line Holyhead to Dublin ferry gets revamp
Stena Line’s Holyhead to Dublin fleet has been revamped as part of a £7m refit programme.
The work was carried out at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast over a 4-month period, managed by Stena Line’s Clyde-based sister company, Northern Marine Ferries.
The 2017 refit programme covered nine of Stena Line’s eleven Irish Sea ships, which represented a significant logistical challenge for the company.
It included the Superfast X which sails between Anglesey and Ireland.
(Photo: Hadyn Iball)
As well as coordinating over 150 specialist onsite contractors, Stena Line also introduced temporary relief vessels to ensure that sailing schedules and customer service levels were maintained throughout the entire process.
Ian Davies, Stena Line’s Trade Director (Irish Sea South) said: “Our refit programme is a key aspect of our ship management operation to ensure that our vessels operate as safely and efficiently as possible.
“Apart from the range of upgrades we have made to our onboard passenger facilities, what’s particularly striking about this year’s refit is that the Stena Line fleet now carries our new company strapline emblazoned on the side of our ships… Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future. ..which demonstrates our future sustainability ambitions.”
