Marine Atlantic Found an Ice-Class Rated RoPax in the Med

January 9, 2026

Canadian Crown corporation Marine Atlantic has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena RoRo to lease A NEPITA, previously chartered by Corsica Linea.

The ferry is scheduled to arrive in Canada in the summer of 2026. The ship will enter into service during the fall of 2026 following a period of customization to the intended trade such as ship to shore ramp arrangements, ships livery, a 5-year preventive maintenance program etc.

RoPax A NEPITA is ice-class rated, a necessity in these waters.

All Marine Atlantic ferries have a link with Stena RoRo: ALA’SUINU (E-Flexer), BLUE PUTTEES, HIGHLANDERS and LEIF ERICSON.

Corsica Linea is expecting delivery of its E-Flexer, CAPU ROSSU, before the summer.

Source: Marine Atlantic

Source: Stena RoRo