Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Stena-Scotia

Stena Line is set to enhance its freight services as the 1,692-lanemetre roll-on/roll-off vessel, STENA SCOTIA, rejoins the Irish Sea route starting August 4. This return is a significant development for the Belfast-Heysham voyage, as STENA SCOTIA takes over from her close counterpart, STENA HIBERNIA, which is currently undergoing a scheduled drydocking refit at the renowned Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. This strategic move ensures continuous service on the vital freight corridor, catering to increasing commercial demands.

On March 7, 2016, the ferry 'Stena Scotia' encountered a mishap when it allided with a mooring pylon at Killingholme. The incident resulted in significant scratches and dents along the vessel's starboard side; however, it was deemed seaworthy post-incident. Following the accident, the 'Stena Scotia' made its way to Damen Shiprepair located in Wilton Port, Rotterdam, where it commenced repairs on March 13 at noon. For visual details of the damage, you can view the incident photos here: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2424284 and here: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2424293.

Date: 04/09/2014 - In a strategic move to boost its capacity on the vital route between Hoek van Holland and Killingholme in England, Stena Line has announced the addition of a third vessel to its fleet. Starting from September 2, 2014, the ‘Stena Scotia’ will be officially in service. This newly deployed ship boasts an impressive capacity of over 1500 lane metres, facilitating three weekly sailings between the two ports. Existing vessels, the ‘Stena Transit’ and the ‘Stena Transporter’, have been actively serving this route, but have often reached full capacity during peak times. With expectations of economic growth intensifying in the United Kingdom, Stena Line is focused on meeting the rising demands of its customers. Source: Stena Line