Stena Line has just completed the refit of all seven ships in its Irish Sea North ferry fleet with a total investment programme of £5m.
The 2017 refit programme was the first time that all seven Stena Line vessels went into dry dock sequentially, which represented a significant logistical challenge for the company. 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.
Paul Grant, Stena Line’s Trade Director (Irish Sea North) 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."
Stena Line operates six routes across the Irish Sea from the UK to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland including Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast, Holyhead to Dublin and Fishguard to Rosslare.