The extensive conversion of the Cretan Cargo Lines’ latest acquisition, ORCADIA (former SATURN) is in full progress. The small vessel is currently having her stern remodelled at the Spanopoulos Shipyards, in order to accommodate more freight.
She was purchased at the end of 2021 and arrived in Greece on December 5, 2021. She is expected to join Cretan Cargo’s fleet on the domestic ferry market.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
On December 5, 2021 Cretan Cargo Lines’ latest acquisition, ORCADIA (former SATURN), arrived -under tow- at Spanopoulos Shipyards (Perama) ending her long journey from St. Margaret’s Hope, Orkney.
She was purchased from Pentland Ferries and served as a freighter around Orkney and the Pentland Firth since 2015. Originally, she was operated by Caledonian Mac Brayne (1978-2011). She will join Cretan Cargo’s fleet on the domestic market next season as a passenger/roro ferry.
Cretan Cargo Lines is active in RoRo transportation in Greece since 2013 and owns 3 RoRo vessels (IOSIF K, TALOS, NEARCHOS).
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
