Star was delivered yesterday and will enter Helsinki - Tallinn service tomorrow.
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbu....php?lid=390172http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbu....php?lid=390173Also, Tallink have a Galaxy sistership from Aker and a Moby Aki class from Fincantieri on order.
Despite this, today Tallink have yet again ordered another 'development' of the Galaxy class with Aker. The Aker press release is below:
http://www.akeryards.com/?page=252&xml=A/1.../200704/1118014Meanwhile, speculation on FoNE has already started on her use:
| QUOTE (Gary Andrews) |
Surely there is a fair chance this new ship and the GALAXY sister will
end up on Stockholm - Turku allowing either for the SILJA EUROPA and
SILJA FESTIVAL to be sold or maybe moved to replace the REGINA BALTICA
and VANA TALLINN on the Riga route if it is going well.
One thing is for sure - Tallink are continuing to keep the ferry world
interesting and Aker Yards busy.
Cheers
Gary
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EDIT - Tallink have now stated that the new Luxury will replace Galaxy on the Helsinki - Tallinn route. Galaxy will move to Turku - Stockholm, meaning either the Silja Europa or Silja Festival will be replaced.