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18 August 2023

Weekly Newsletter

18 August 2023

Havila Voyages completes coastal fleet: in pictures

Havila Pollux and her sister vessel Havila Polaris were built in Turkey before the voyage north to Bergen, where they were unveiled.

Patrick Rhys Atack August 17 2023

Norwegian ferry company Havila Voyages has taken delivery of its new coastal ferry fleet.

Havila Pollux and her sister vessel Havila Polaris were built in Turkey before the voyage north to Bergen, where they were unveiled.

Credit: Havila Voyages

Havila Voyages CEO Bent Martini was at the port to welcome the two ships.

Credit: Havila Voyages
Credit: Havila Voyages

Havila Polaris manoeuvred into its berth at the Vågen city centre harbour in Bergen, Norway.

Credit: Havila Voyages

Havila Pollux later joined Polaris in its berth, where it will remain until its first customers board on 23 August for its initial coastal trip.

Credit: Havila Voyages
Credit: Havila Voyages

CEO Bent Martini said: “It is wonderful to see our two latest vessels side by side here in Bergen and crews from both ships, along with many resources from our onshore organisation, are fully engaged in preparing them for operation along the coast.”

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