Posted on May 18, 2023

One of Europe’s leading ferry operators and the Irish Sea’s leading operator, has announced that it is constructing two new freight vessels for its Belfast-Heysham freight service.

Each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes. They will each provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity which is an 80% increase on current ship capacities.

The new vessels will be equipped to carry 12 passengers and 26 crew, according to the company’s release.

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