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Estrid is on her way to Ireland

Stena Line’s newest ferry Stena Estrid has departed the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China, bound for its new home on the Irish Sea. She is the first of five next generation Stena Line RoPax vessels to be completed at the shipyard and is now en route to Wales from where it will start service in January on the Holyhead to Dublin route. Once in Holyhead, in about a month’s time, final ... [+]

Stena takes the keys for new ferry

Stena later has officially taken ownership of the Stena Estrid, at a ceremony at the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in China, following the successful completion of sea trials. She is the first of its three new ferries destined for the Irish Sea on routes from Dublin to Holyhead and Belfast to Liverpool. Stena ... [+]

Welcome return for Stena Europe

The Stena Europe has resumed sailings on the Rosslare - Fishguard route following an extensive refit. The ferry operator said the upgrade programme took longer than had been anticipated but athe vessel will be a significant improvement. Trade director, Irish Sea (south) Ian Davies said: “I know there has been a ... [+]

Stena campaign brings sight to Africa

For the third year in a row Stena Line is running a donation campaign for Mercy Ships, which brings free medical care to hard-pressed communities with its floating hospital. In October customers on Stena ferries restaurants, bars, cafés and shops are given the opportunity to donate by rounding up every ... [+]

Stena brings symbol of peace to Belfast

Stena Line owner Dan Sten Olsson has applauded the unveiling of The Knotted Gun sculpture in Belfast by the Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF). The city will join New York, Tokyo, Stockholm, Cape Town and Berlin in hosting a permanent version of the work, thanks to a donation by the ferry ... [+]

Belfast berth shift for Stena

Stena Line is to relocate the Belfast terminal for its Heysham Service to Albert Dock/Ballast Quay for about six months from Friday 14 June to allow preparation work for its new E-Flexer ships to take place. (See map). [+]

Stena flies the flag for diversity

For the second year in a row, Stena Line is partnering up with EuroPride.and will fly its rainbow flag on its ships on 1-16 June to promote the “All aboard” message  in celebration of diversity. People and communications officer, Ian Hampton, said: “At Stena Line we welcome everyone. Whether you want to ... [+]

Taller trailers for Fishguard-Rosslare route

Fishguard-Rosslare ferry Stena Europe is being refitted in a Turkish shipyard to allow it to carry full-height trailers on its main deck. Previously she was restricted to carrying full-height trailers on her port side only but modifications to the deckhead levels on the main vehicle deck will allow for taller ... [+]

Tiger Roll rolls onto ro ro

Grand National winner Tiger Roll boards the 02.30 Stena Line sailing from Holyhead to Dublin after creating history at Aintree by becoming the only horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back to back races. Later in the year, the 2019 Stena Line Dublin Horse Show will showcase world class ... [+]

Equal opportunities on the bridge

Stena Line has marked International Women’s Day on 8 March with a new policy to focus on Equality and Inclusion. The ferry operator is committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, where everyone is given equal opportunities regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual ... [+]

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