The Tallink Grupp is to sell the 'Star 1' to the Irish company Irish Continental Group. It has signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the ship, which previously operated between Paldiski and Kapellskär. Tallink is set to hand the 'Star I' over to Irish Ferries in a couple of weeks. Since the ferry 'Superfast IX' ((MO: 9211509), which has returned from a long-term charter in Canada, can now be deployed on the route, the situation for a sale was good. With the arrival of the 'Superfast IX' on the Paldiski-Kapellskär route on April 12,2025, the schedule and onboard services will remain unchanged. Ticket prices will also not be affected by the vessel replacement. The deal is not expected to affect Tallink Grupp's financial results to any great extent, but will contribute to optimizing operations.
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VOLCAN DE TAUCE
On its long repositioning journey to Dubai, the "Volcán de Tauce" has been docked in Port Louis since March 28, arriving after its previous stop in Cape Town, where it had sailed on March 18. Without changing its name, the ferry had departed the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Feb 27, where the vessel was handed over to the Emirates International Air Cargo of the United Arab Emirates on Feb 19. Report with photo: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-veterano-ferry-volcan-de-tauce-llega-a-port-louis-mauritius-escala-de-su-largo-viaje-a-dubai/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYoBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHezS7A09qXQxTaQ7yhkSQlgOJXVOB6_IUDtP3Qf48V-OAkqfp3ke0k5_Dg_aem_BUBnYWxTLjipHs_S08BNvA
LIBURNA
The 'Liburna' end her career with the Toremar company on Feb 23, 2025, after 35 years of service between Livorno and the island of Capraia. She is currently undergoing extensive renovations and adaptations for international navigation to prepare her for her new role as part of the Moby fleet in Gestione Bacini's Ercolino II dry dock in the port of Livorno. The ship will enter service on the route between Santa Teresa di Gallura and Bonifacio under the name 'Bunifazziu', the Corsican version of the city's name. The ferry will receive the classic Moby livery, featuring the iconic blue whale and easily recognizable branding.
