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quote:Aker Yards and Viking Line signed LOI for a passenger ferryNovember 21. 2005 Aker Yards and Viking Line Abp have signed a Letter of Intent for delivering a passenger ferry in January 2008. The contract value is within the range EUR 110-130 million. The agreement includes options for two similar vessels. Aker Yards is planning to build the vessel in Finland, at its yard in Helsinki, where one vessel would give about 1,300 man years of work. In August, it was announced that the Helsinki yard would be made one of the most cost effective yards for building ferries in the industry. "Viking Line is an old acquaintance of Aker Yards. Previous deliveries for the company include seven vessels, the latest built being MS Cinderella. We are looking forward to excellent cooperation between our two companies also in this new challenging project", says Yrjö Julin, President of Aker Finnyards and responsible for Cruise & Ferries in Aker Yards. Viking Line is a Finnish listed company offering transport, shopping and recreation services. It owns seven vessels, the transport volume being some 5 million passengers. Turnover is ca. 380 million euro. Viking Line has a personnell of about 2,800.Aker Finnyards
Aker Yards and Viking Line Abp have signed a Letter of Intent for delivering a passenger ferry in January 2008. The contract value is within the range EUR 110-130 million. The agreement includes options for two similar vessels.
Aker Yards is planning to build the vessel in Finland, at its yard in Helsinki, where one vessel would give about 1,300 man years of work. In August, it was announced that the Helsinki yard would be made one of the most cost effective yards for building ferries in the industry.
"Viking Line is an old acquaintance of Aker Yards. Previous deliveries for the company include seven vessels, the latest built being MS Cinderella. We are looking forward to excellent cooperation between our two companies also in this new challenging project", says Yrjö Julin, President of Aker Finnyards and responsible for Cruise & Ferries in Aker Yards.
Viking Line is a Finnish listed company offering transport, shopping and recreation services. It owns seven vessels, the transport volume being some 5 million passengers. Turnover is ca. 380 million euro. Viking Line has a personnell of about 2,800.
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from Fakta om Fartyg. There are also a number of onboard and interior photos linked from the bottom of that page.
Had a quick look around the web, but can't see any renderings of what this new vessel may look like. Too early yet I imagine. Good news anyway.
Pam
http://www.faktaomfartyg.com/1358_2008_b_1.htm
the ship will be sailing between Helsinki and Tallin.
Reint
Have you found any real images of Galaxy's launch & christening today? There are 3 versions of renderings around [just different hull art] but the only real pic I can find is on Tallink's website and I'm not sure if that's photoshopped or not?
Silja Serenade & Symphony, I think these are lovely sisters. The interiors look great especially the cabins which are not unlike any cruise ship. I think these vessels are wasted as ferries.. well from photos, but I have never been aboard any to experience the food etc, which may not be quite the same and more ferryish? I have only seen Silja Symphony alongside at Helsinki [below in Aug 2000], and she did look smart; but as to the 'new' looks - I thought they were having a refurbish early next year? Are there some renderings about? I rpomise I will read my pm's.
I had a grand meal in the a la carte restaurant which was very good. Personally I was that impressed with the promenade. The ship was full and it was far too crowded.
I ahd a Silja Class promenade faced cabin which was really enjoyable.
As for this new Viking Line ferry. Interesting are the 2 options - not needed for this route. Also check out the pic and the dimensions. Spot the difference between that, and the new Tallink ship - not very much. Same size, speed, route...
[ 12-05-2005: Message edited by: Matts ]
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