en.Wedoany.com Reported - Danish shipping company DFDS has agreed to acquire the Ro-Pax ferry Stena Vinga from Swedish operator Stena Line to strengthen its fleet and support services connecting Jersey with the UK and France.

The vessel is currently chartered by DFDS and has been operating on its Jersey routes since March 2025, carrying both freight and passengers. The 125-meter-long ship, built in 2005, can accommodate up to 400 passengers and 200 cars, with a freight capacity of 1,500 lane meters, and features 40 cabins, a restaurant, a duty-free shop, a cinema, and a reclining seat lounge.

DFDS stated that the ferry will be reflagged to the UK register and is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs, including positions for trainees and apprentices. The acquisition is expected to be completed by November 2026, and the vessel will continue to operate on the Jersey-UK and Jersey-France routes.

Mathieu Girardin, Head of DFDS' Ferry Division, said: "The addition of Stena Vinga further strengthens the resilience of our fleet. The ferry has proven to be well-suited for Jersey and has performed well during the charter period. Bringing it into our owned fleet is a natural step to support our long-term operations and commitment to serving Jersey."

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