SWAN Hellenic (SH) will now own its second ship Vega outright, after recently acquiring it from Helsinki Shipyard. Vega was set to be owned by Russian leasing company GTLK Europe, but the firm defaulted on its payments. Helsinki Shipyard took bids for Vega, and announced overnight SH has been awarded...
SWAN Hellenic (SH) will now own its second ship Vega outright, after recently acquiring it from Helsinki Shipyard.
Vega was set to be owned by Russian leasing company GTLK Europe, but the firm defaulted on its payments.
Helsinki Shipyard took bids for Vega, and announced overnight SH has been awarded the tender for the ship it was set to operate.
The ship will be delivered as soon as all the registry formalities in the Bahamas have been completed, and the vessel will start operating for the cruise line in the Arctic as scheduled from 20 Jul.
“We are happy to have secured SH Vega, a Polar Class PC5 vessel with state-of-the-art ship technology and sustainability that will enter service as planned in Jul,” said Chief Executive Officer Andrea Zito.
“We look forward to welcoming our guests onboard SH Vega to experience our cultural expedition cruises in sophisticated elegance, commencing on 20 Jul from Tromso.”
Vega, which floated out in Feb (CW 14 Feb), is the sister ship of Swan Hellenic’s first vessel Minerva, which was launched at the end of 2021.
Providing elegant and spacious five-star accommodation for 152 guests in 76 spacious cabins and suites, Vega is designed for immersive experiences and extensive open views.
