BIRKA GOTLAND The newly renamed vessel, originally delivered by Aker Finnyards as Birka Stockholm (2004/13492gt), received a three-week refit in Landskrona lasting until 20 March before beginning a programme for Gotland Alandia Cruises, with trips from Stockholm to destinations including Visby, Ystad, Bornholm and Riga.
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ISLE OF ISLAY The first of four new ferries being built for Caledonian MacBrayne at the Cemre Marim Yard in Yalova, Turkey was launched on 16 March. The launch will see the vessel move from the slipway into the water, where work will continue on board.