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Finnish flag hoisted at the stern of Viking Cinderella – all of Viking Line’s vessels are now registered in the Finnish Ship Registry
Viking Cinderella will launch service on the Helsinki–Stockholm route on March 8, revamped and reflagged under the Finnish flag. At the same time, Viking Line will offer daily service again between the two Nordic capitals and expand its cargo …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
Viking Cinderella returning to Helsinki with a new red look
In March, Viking Cinderella will return to service between Helsinki and Stockholm after a spectacular makeover. The vessel, which was previously painted white, has had its sides painted bright red at the shipyard in Naantali, where its interiors have …
Jan 15, 2024 / Curious
Samskip initiates strategic expansion in Baltic Sea region launching new direct short-sea service between Finland, Latvia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
Early next month, Samskip will celebrate the maiden voyage of the Samskip-owned and operated weekly service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga and Hull. This new service is a direct reflection of Samskip’s central strategic focus on customer …
Oct 27, 2023 / Curious
Finnish flag to be hoisted above the stern of Viking XPRS – "a major event"
Viking Line’s position as Finland's biggest employer in maritime transport will be enhanced when Viking XPRS (CruiseMapper), which sails between Helsinki and Tallinn, is today added to Finland's Register of Ships. "The reflagging is enormously …
Mar 7, 2023 / Vessels
Helsinki Shipyard’ NB518 SH Diana Floated Out Of Dry Dock And On Schedule For Spring Maiden Season
Swan Hellenic today announced that SH Diana (CruiseMapper), the newest and largest ship in its ultramodern 5-star fleet, was floated out of dry dock at Helsinki Shipyard this Monday 23rd January. SH Diana’s fitting out is now already under way, …
Jan 26, 2023 / Vessels
Helsinki Shipyard Oy announces the successful acquisition of the SH Diana by Swan Hellenic
Helsinki Shipyard Oy, having received bids for the auction of NB518 on Monday (Dec12) announced that Swan Hellenic has been awarded the tender. Helsinki Shipyard has exercised the right to sell the ship by tender, provided for by the shipbuilding …
Dec 13, 2022 / Vessels
Port of Helsinki to become carbon-neutral already by 2030
The Port of Helsinki is doing its part in the world’s common efforts to combat climate change. In this work, the Port’s main tool is the carbon neutrality programme adopted in 2019. Last March, the Port’s Board of Directors approved a tighter …
Jun 13, 2022 / Curious
Helsinki Shipyard contracted the main equipment for machinery and propulsion for the new icebreaker Norilsk Nickel
Helsinki Shipyard Oy have successfully completed purchasing contracts for the main equipment of Nornickel’s icebreaker contracted last year, along with model tests in ice and open water for the icebreaker design developed by Aker Arctic.Norilsk …
Jan 19, 2022 / Vessels
Tallink Grupp’s shuttle vessel Megastar to go for first regular dry-docking in January 2022 to Naantali shipyard in Finland
Tallink Grupp’s Tallinn-Helsinki route shuttle vessel Megastar will go for its first regular dry-docking since the vessel first started operating on the route in January 2017 to Naantali shipyard in Finland in January 2022. The vessel will be in the …
Jan 3, 2022 / Vessels
All ferries between Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn will soon connect to onshore power
Large numbers of goods and passengers are transported daily between the ports in Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn. The three Baltic Sea ports in collaboration have each invested in onshore power electricity connections that will significantly reduce …
Nov 11, 2021 / Vessels