First look at new ferry to take over Irish Sea route ahead of port closure

New Ferry to Take Over Irish Sea Route

A new ferry, the MV Ben My Chree, has arrived at Fishguard Harbour in Pembrokeshire to take over the Fishguard Rosslare route until December.

The vessel, bearing the emblem of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, will replace the Stena Nordica while it is in dry dock.

The MV Ben My Chree is a roll-on, roll-off passenger ferry with a capacity for 500 passengers and 200 cars.
It was built in the Netherlands and launched in 1998, with refits in 2004 and 2014, including a £1.6 million refit.

The new ferry will cover the route from November 3 to November 18, after which Fishguard Port will be closed until December 4.

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Author's summary: New ferry MV Ben My Chree takes over Irish Sea route.

Tivyside Advertiser — 2025-11-02