https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/stena line/ Stena Line News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:57:20+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boom-in-uk-ferry-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boom-in-uk-ferry-travel/ The ferry industry is gearing up for growth with more than £1 billion of investments announced for new ships, port and service facilities in the next four years, according to figures released by Discover Ferries, the industry body for ferries. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:52:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-to-boost-capacity-on-rotterdam-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-to-boost-capacity-on-rotterdam-route/ In response to demand on the route from Rotterdam (Europoort) to Harwich, Stena Line is to increase capacity by changing to larger ships. The current RoRo ships the Capucine and Severine operating twice daily from Europoort in the Netherlands and Harwich in the UK will be replaced by larger ships, MV Misada and MV Misana, when their present charter contracts expire in January 2018. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:38:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martensson-takes-chief-executive-role-with-stena-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martensson-takes-chief-executive-role-with-stena-line/ Niclas Mårtensson has been appointed chief executive of Stena Line, stepping up from his current role of deputy chief executive. The current chief executive, Carl-Johan Hagman, will resume his position as chairman of Stena Line board and will also remain in the role as head of shipping at Stena AB. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:48:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-reaps-rewards-of-uk-passenger-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-reaps-rewards-of-uk-passenger-growth/ Last year saw continued growth of Stena Line’s passenger numbers and car volumes, building on the figures recorded in previous years. The ferry operator transported 132,000 cars on its Harwich-Hook of Holland service through the course of the full year; an increase of 7.3 per cent year on 2013. In addition the operator recorded 100 per cent reliability in 2014 with all sailings operating to schedule throughout the year. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:06:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-stena-line-in-north-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-year-for-stena-line-in-north-sea/ Stena Line continues to build on its success witnessing record passenger and car volumes on its North Sea route in 2013. The ferry operator recorded a nine per cent increase in passengers on 2012, carrying 568,000 people throughout 2013 and 123,000 cars (an 11 per cent increase) on its Harwich-Hook of Holland service. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:55:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-ferry-industry-carried-a-million-more-passengers-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-ferry-industry-carried-a-million-more-passengers-in-2013/ Britain’s ferry industry showed growth across all its travel sectors last year, with passenger numbers up 2.6% overall to 38 million, all cars carried up 1.1% to 8.37million, and coaches up overall 4.1% to 158,470 - according to 2013 “Ferrystat” figures, released today by industry body, Discover Ferries. Mon, 27 Jan 2014 02:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-year-for-stena-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-year-for-stena-line/ Stena Line has achieved a record full-year passenger and car volume on its North Sea route in 2012. The ferry operator, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012, transported 521,000 passengers and 110,000 cars on its Harwich-Hook of Holland service through the course of the year. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:05:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blomdahl-steps-down-as-stena-line-chief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blomdahl-steps-down-as-stena-line-chief/ Stena Line chief executive Gunnar Blomdahl has confirmed he will step down from the role after ten years on January 1st. Carl-Johan Hagman, who currently has responsibility for all shipping operations in the Stena Group, has been appointed to the role. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:51:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-introduces-two-new-vessels-on-rotterdam-harwich/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-introduces-two-new-vessels-on-rotterdam-harwich/ From the beginning of September the Stena Carrier and Stena Freighter on the Rotterdam-Harwich route will be replaced by two new, smaller vessels.  The two freight vessels Capucine and Severine will be chartered from Cobelfret on a five-year contract. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:21:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-grows-harwich-hook-of-holland-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-grows-harwich-hook-of-holland-route/ Ferry operator Stena Line bucked industry trends in 2011 by carrying 4.4 per cent more cars on its Harwich-Hook of Holland route than during the previous year. In a year where the number of cars carried between the UK and Continental Europe remained static compared to 2010, Stena Line transported an additional 5,000 cars to the Netherlands. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-prepared-for-busy-festive-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-prepared-for-busy-festive-period/ Stena Line, a leading ferry company, is experiencing another busy Christmas period, with many of its sailing across all routes already at full capacity. The company is urging passengers to organise their Christmas and New Year travel as soon as possible. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-stena-line-superfast-ship-arrives-in-loch-ryan-port/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-stena-line-superfast-ship-arrives-in-loch-ryan-port/ Stena Line’s Superfast VII ship has arrived at her new Loch Ryan Port home in Cairnryan in preparation for the opening of the new ferry route between Scotland and Northern Ireland on November 21st. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-plans-mega-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-plans-mega-ships/ Stena Line will introduce two giant ships that will carry up to 1200 passengers later this year to coincide with the launch of its new Belfast-Cairnryan route in November. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announced-as-official-travel-partner-of-liverpool-food-and-drink/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announced-as-official-travel-partner-of-liverpool-food-and-drink/ International transport and travel service company Stena Line has today been announced as the Official Travel Partner of this year’s Liverpool Food and Drink Festival. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:45:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-signs-deal-with-the-belfast-giants/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-signs-deal-with-the-belfast-giants/ Stena Line, the largest ferry company on the Irish Sea, has signed a sponsorship deal with another giant, the Belfast Giants, in a two year title sponsorship deal. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traffic-up-at-stena-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traffic-up-at-stena-line/ Stena Line has reported its most successful first half-year North Sea traffic results for four years. Stena Line has also been nominated as Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-increases-conversion-rates-with-maxymiser/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-increases-conversion-rates-with-maxymiser/ Stena Line, an international transport and travel service company and leading ferry operator, today announces that it is working with Maxymiser, the global leader of conversion rate optimisation solutions, to increase the number of ferry bookings made through its website. Initial results from a mix of multivariate and A/B tests across the booking pages of the Stena Line website have already shown 6 per cent uplift in conversion rates. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:21:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-express-returns-to-fishguard-to-rosslare-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-express-returns-to-fishguard-to-rosslare-route/ The Stena Express Fastcraft has returned to Stena Line’s Fishguard to Rosslare route on its summer schedule and will operate until Sunday September 4. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-buoyant-with-new-routes-clearance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-buoyant-with-new-routes-clearance/ Stena Line has expressed its delight at the announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham has been fully approved by the Competition Commission. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:05:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-first-in-world-with-onboard-wind-power/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-first-in-world-with-onboard-wind-power/ As part of Stena Line’s environmental efforts, a world first project is now getting underway.As the first passenger ferry in the world, the Stena Jutlandica, Gothenburg-Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines at the prow,which will contribute by both supplying energy and reducing fuel consumption. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:57:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-measures-to-deal-with-ash-cloud1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-measures-to-deal-with-ash-cloud1/ Stena Line is preparing to assist travellers in crossing the Irish Sea following the UK Met Office prediction that another ash cloud will reach the UK, with the potential of throwing thousands of peoples travel plans into chaos. Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-goes-mobile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-goes-mobile/ Stena Line is one of the first ferry operators to launch a mobile version of its website. The mobile version is being launched across all of Stena Line’s eight markets and is a natural evolution from the increasing use of mobile devices . Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-hss-stena-explorer-in-summer-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-hss-stena-explorer-in-summer-demand/ Stena Line has reintroduced the HSS Stena Explorer to operate on its Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route, operating between Friday 1 April and Tuesday 13 September to cope with the additional demand over the summer period. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:15:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-predicts-100-increase-in-indian-tourists-to-mainland-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-predicts-100-increase-in-indian-tourists-to-mainland-europe/ Stena Line, one of the world’s largest ferry operators, has announced it is predicting a 100 per cent increase in Indian passengers in 2011 on its twice daily ferry service between Harwich and the Hook of Holland. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-and-stena-strike-irish-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-and-stena-strike-irish-deal/ Stena Line has bought two Irish Sea routes from DFSD Seaways in a deal worth €47.5 million – Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham. It says the acquisition will enhance its Irish Seas services by offering several different alternatives for transportation between Ireland and the UK. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-successfully-launches-largest-uk-registered-ferry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-successfully-launches-largest-uk-registered-ferry/ Stena Line owned Stena Britannica, the largest UK-registered ferry, has completed a successful first sailing out of British waters after its recent voyage from Harwich. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:36:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-new-milestone-in-multi-million-pound-investment-progra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-new-milestone-in-multi-million-pound-investment-progra/ Stena Line’s second Superferry, Stena Britannica, is now officially handed over from Nordic Yards in Wismar to Stena Line, and it was entered into service on Harwich-Hook of Holland on 9th October 2010. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:32:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-milestone-in-stena-lines-multi-million-pound-investment-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-milestone-in-stena-lines-multi-million-pound-investment-programme/ Stena Line’s second Superferry, Stena Britannica, is now officially handed over from Nordic Yards in Wismar to Stena Line, and it entered into service on Harwich-Hook of Holland on the 9 October. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:11:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferry-travel-booms-as-stena-line-reports-increases-to-holland-and-northern-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferry-travel-booms-as-stena-line-reports-increases-to-holland-and-northern-/ At the end of the second quarter, April - June 2010, leading ferry operator Stena Line has reported year-on-year increases of up to 14.5 per cent in the numbers of cars and passengers transported on its routes from Great Britain to Holland and Northern Ireland. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:56:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-offers-barbecue-off-the-beach/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-offers-barbecue-off-the-beach/ On Saturday 12 June the Stena Navigator, which operates between Stranraer, SW Scotland, and Belfast held its first barbecue onboard, sparked up by Paula Fitzgerald and chef “Robbie” McCutcheon. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:55:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-hollandica-takes-to-the-seas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-hollandica-takes-to-the-seas/ Stena Line has announced a successful maiden voyage for the Stena Hollandica, travelling across the North Sea from Harwich to the Hook of Holland. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-set-for-record-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-set-for-record-summer/ For Stena Line the summer is traditionally a busy time, however, with the chaotic impact of the recent ash cloud phenomenon set to continue to blight travel arrangements for the foreseeable future, this summer is shaping up to be a record one. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:03:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announce-early-return-for-stena-hss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announce-early-return-for-stena-hss/ Stena Line has announced that the HSS Stena Explorer will now commence service on its Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire route a month earlier on 26 May to cope with additional demand over the summer period. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:47:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-launches-the-worlds-largest-superferries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-launches-the-worlds-largest-superferries/ Stena Line has announced the launch of the two largest Superferries in the world which will sail the North Sea between Harwich and Hook of Holland this year. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:26:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-invests-over-9m-on-irish-sea-fleet-makeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-invests-over-9m-on-irish-sea-fleet-makeover/ At a time when travel companies across the globe are implementing cutbacks, Stena Line is spending millions on the refit and refurbishment of ships across its five Irish Sea routes. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-express-to-set-sail-from-holyhead-to-dun-laoghaire/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-express-to-set-sail-from-holyhead-to-dun-laoghaire/ Stena Line is introducing the Stena Express Fastcraft on its Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route from Monday 15 March. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:50:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Stena-Line-confirms-new-Scottish-port-News-Breaking-Travel-News/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Stena-Line-confirms-new-Scottish-port-News-Breaking-Travel-News/ Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has confirmed it is to invest approximately £200m in a new ferry port in Scotland. The Loch Ryan port will occupy a 28-acre site two miles north of Cairnryan, following the Scottish parliament’s decision to grant a Harbour Empowerment Order (HEO) allowing construction. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:02:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-changes-to-holyhead-dun-laoghaire-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-announces-changes-to-holyhead-dun-laoghaire-route/ Stena Line has announced that it plans to replace the Stena Explorer with another fast craft during the off peak periods in 2010. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:15:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-expands-its-local-fleet1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-expands-its-local-fleet1/ Stena Line, leading ferry company, has announced details of a new addition to its Northern Corridor fleet. From early November the company will introduce a third ship, the Stena Navigator, on its Stranraer-Belfast route. The vessel will cater for both passenger and freight traffic with a capacity of up to 1,500 passengers and up to 280 cars or 50 lorries. The addition of the vessel and an onboard upgrade programme that’s currently under way in Belfast Port represents a total investment in the route of over £6m. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:24:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-lines-arts-support-earns-accolade-in-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-lines-arts-support-earns-accolade-in-scotland/ Leading ferry company Stena Line has won an award in Scotland for its support of the arts. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:12:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-expands-its-local-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-expands-its-local-fleet/ Stena Line has announced details of a new addition to its northern corridor fleet. From early November 2009 the ferry company will introduce a third ship, the Stena Navigator, on its Stranraer to Belfast route. The vessel will cater for both passenger and freight traffic with a capacity of up to 1,500 passengers and up to 280 cars or 50 lorries. The addition of the vessel and an onboard upgrade programme that’s currently under way in Belfast Port represents a total investment in the route of over £6m. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:12:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-produces-the-definitive-video-guide-to-pet-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stena-line-produces-the-definitive-video-guide-to-pet-travel/ Stena Line, the leading ferry operator, is looking to woo pet owners with a brand-new step-by-step video guide on how to safely take pets on holiday by ferry to Holland, following a 13% year-on-year increase in the transportation of travellers’ pets on its North Sea route. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:40:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/urbanites-boost-north-sea-rail-and-sail-traffic-by-23/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/urbanites-boost-north-sea-rail-and-sail-traffic-by-23/ New segments of the UK population have boosted numbers using rail and sail packages to Holland by 23 per cent this year. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090508183040201/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090508183040201/ Stena Line, the European ferry operator, has announced its participation in the Passenger Shipping Association’s (PSA) National Ferry Fortnight. Fri, 08 May 2009 07:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090130124030325/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090130124030325/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:40:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080613110829927/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080613110829927/ The new £37m Stena Line ferry terminal has been officially opened in the Port of Belfast by the Northern Ireland First Minister, Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley MP in his last official engagement. He was joined by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond MP MSP. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:08:28 +0000