June 27, 2025
- STENA FUTURA, the first of Stena Line’s new hybrid ferries, has completed successful sea trials.
- The vessel is on track to enter service on the Belfast–Heysham route in late summer.
- Trials tested key systems including engine performance, manoeuvrability, and safety equipment.
- STENA FUTURA and sister ship STENA CONNECTA will boost freight capacity on the route by 40%.
- Both ships feature hybrid technology, enabling battery propulsion and shore power use to support Stena Line’s sustainability goals.
