Fjord Line to Order Two Cruise Ferries

Fjord Line to Order Two Cruise Ferries

Norwegian operator Fjord Line plans to place an order for two new 170-metre cruise ferries at Bergen Group Fosen. The order amounts to EUR 103 million per ship, however, it is still subject to financing and board decisions. But CEO of Fjord Line, Ingvald Fardal, says, "We are in positive discussions with our banks." The ferries will be able to carry 1,500 passengers and 600 cars. The hulls will be subcontracted to Stocznia Gdanska in Poland, with assembly in Norway for delivery of the first vessel in October 2012.