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Irish Ferries orders ‘super ship’

Irish Ferries’ parent company Irish Continental Group has signed an agreement with Germany’s Flensburger shipyard to build a cruise ferry for €144 million. The vessel will have space for up to 165 trucks, as well as 300 cars and 1,885 passengers and crew – with dedicated space for freight drivers - and is scheduled for delivery in May 2018. The new ship is likely to go into service on routes served ... [+]