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12/06/2002
New £36m Larne-Cairnryan ferry due soon
A brand new £36 million ferry has become the most recent addition to the P&O Irish Sea Fleet and will arrive soon in Larne to operate the Larne-Cairnryan route.
European Highlander, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is set to arrive in Larne on June 26 and following berthing trials in Larne and Cairnryan, will make her first commercial sailing on July 1.
Commenting on the new ship, Graham McCullough, General Manager, Loch Ryan Route said: "Reliability is a key issue within this industry and while we cannot control the weather, we can provide ships which respond positively to all weather conditions. European Causeway has established herself as the most reliable ferry operating between Ireland and Scotland and we are confident that European Highlander will quickly gain a similar reputation."
Like her sister ship, European Highlander will make the crossing in 105 minutes and match her capacity of up to 410 passengers, 375 cars and/or 116 commercial vehicles and will offer twin-deck, drive through bow and stern loading.
Facilities onboard the new ship will be similar to European Causeway and will include the Fables Restaurant and Poets Bar as well as a video lounge, quiet lounge, children's video area, games area and shop.
An exclusive area for commercial drivers will include separate restaurant, lounge and shower facilities.
(MB)
European Highlander, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is set to arrive in Larne on June 26 and following berthing trials in Larne and Cairnryan, will make her first commercial sailing on July 1.
Commenting on the new ship, Graham McCullough, General Manager, Loch Ryan Route said: "Reliability is a key issue within this industry and while we cannot control the weather, we can provide ships which respond positively to all weather conditions. European Causeway has established herself as the most reliable ferry operating between Ireland and Scotland and we are confident that European Highlander will quickly gain a similar reputation."
Like her sister ship, European Highlander will make the crossing in 105 minutes and match her capacity of up to 410 passengers, 375 cars and/or 116 commercial vehicles and will offer twin-deck, drive through bow and stern loading.
Facilities onboard the new ship will be similar to European Causeway and will include the Fables Restaurant and Poets Bar as well as a video lounge, quiet lounge, children's video area, games area and shop.
An exclusive area for commercial drivers will include separate restaurant, lounge and shower facilities.
(MB)
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