Fredag d. 15. maj blev den første stålplade skåret til den første af 3 Hansa Superstar RoPax færger, som Finnlines får bygget hos det kinesiske værft CMI Weihai Shipyard. Den forventes klar til indsættelse i sommeren 2028.
“The Hansa Superstar class vessels have been designed to meet the growing transport needs of industry and trade as well as the expectations of passengers. A strong and reliable sea connection between Finland and mainland Europe is a vital element of security of supply and the smooth functioning of supply chains, while at the same time we aim to offer passengers an increasingly high-quality and comfortable travel experience.”
Marco Palmu, Head of Passenger Services at Finnlines.
De 3 Hansa Superstar skal indsættes på ruten Helsingfors – Travemünde, hvor de skal afløse de 3 nuværende færger FINNLADY, FINNMAID og FINNSTAR. De 3 færger bliver udstyret med dual-fuel motorer, der kan sejle på metanol.
“With its new Superstar class vessels operating on the Naantali–Kapellskär route, Finnlines introduced the most innovative concept in the ro‑pax sector and set a new benchmark for ro‑pax traffic in the Baltic Sea. We are now taking this concept to the next level by commencing the construction of an even more versatile series of vessels. Continuous investments in our fleet demonstrate our commitment to bringing the most modern tonnage to Baltic Sea traffic, equipped with the best available environmental technology.”
Thomas Doepel, President and CEO at Finnlines.
Fakta på Hansa Superstar typen
- Længde: 243,6 meter
- Bredde: 33,8 meter
- Fart: 22,1 knob
- Passagerer: 1.000
- Kahytter: 321
- Lanemeter: 5.100
Kilde: Finnlines
