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May 08
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DFDS Acquires RoPax Ferry STENA VINGA

By 2026 Newsletter week 19

DFDS has acquired the RoPax ferry STENA VINGA from Stena Line.

The vessel is currently chartered by DFDS and has operated on the Jersey service since its launch in March 2025.

STENA VINGA serves routes between Jersey, the UK and France, carrying both passengers and freight.

DFDS says the acquisition strengthens fleet resilience and supports its long-term commitment to Jersey.

The 125m ferry was built in 2005. It can carry up to 400 passengers, 200 cars and offers 1,500 lane metres of freight capacity.

Onboard facilities include 40 cabins, a restaurant, duty-free shop, cinema and recliner lounge.

The vessel will be reflagged under the UK flag.

DFDS plans to recruit across all ranks, creating around 70 new positions, including cadets and apprentices.

STENA VINGA will be renamed to align with DFDS’ existing fleet. Further details will follow.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in November 2026.

Mar 17
Love0

Bornholm charters previous ship

By 2023 Newsletter week 11

From 11 to 27 April, Bornholmslinjen will charter the STENA VINGA to cover the dry-dock of the HAMMERSHUS.

 STENA VINGA was built for the Bornholm route as HAMMERODDE.  She sailed for the previous operator of the tendered service (Bornholmstrafikken/BornholmerFærgen) until Molslinjen’s Bornsholmslinjen took over in 2018.

Due to her previous long operation on the route, it is known that the vessel is suitable and fits the berths/ports.

The only difference in daily routine will be that STENA VINGA will depart from Rønne at 16:00 instead of 17:00. This will give extra time at Køge to load.  ‘Vinga has an additional upper vehicle deck.

Although officially allocated to the Göteborg – Frederikshavn route, STENA VINGA has operated on almost every current Stena Line route as a cover vessel.