Superfast IX (Atlantic Vision)

[Jarrod David]

Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has any updated info or photos of Superfast IX (Atlantic Vision) refit in Finland? Any info is appreciated.

[CedricH]

Hi,

the last picture I've seen of her was on Fakta om Fartyg, but it was taken almost a month ago.
http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/superfast_IX_2002.htm
The last picture.

Regards
Cedric

[Jarrod David]

Thanks Cedric much appreciated.
Take care
Jarrod

[Pekka Laakso]

Hi,

At the moment her ETS is booked for November 18th according to Naantali port Shipping movements list.

http://aleksis.naantali.fi/satama/Laivaliikenne.aspx

[Jarrod David]

Thanks very much for your info.

Take Care
Jarrod

[Kai R]

here is the first picture of her in the new design: http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=763588.

Canadian press clippings say that she was supposed to be in service by now, so there is obviously a delay: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2008/10/23/late-ferry.html

Cheers, Kai

[Ferry-Man]

I see she has managed to keep the fins on at the end of the funnel 'wings', unlike most ex Superfast vessels once they are sold by Superfast.
Are they going to modify the bow slightly sop that the upper deck loading ramp can be less 'obstructive', unlike how it is now just sticking up?

Ferry-Man

[CedricH]

Hi,

I suspect it can fold back so it can tuck under the upper bow visor thing and just lay flat on the deck there.
I must say she doesn't look that great in the Marine Atlantic livery as I was hoping. The two smaller strips on top of the blue spoit it a bit.

Regards
Cedric

[Dean Porter]

I must say I like the color, but I don't like the ramp sticking up there. I can't wait to see her over here.

Regards
Dean

[Dean Porter]

Are there any further updates? Has she been on trials. When is she leaving? Any other photos?

Thanks
Dean

[Pekka Laakso]

Yeah, she was on trials last Thursday evening. The ETS is still the old, but as it

[Dean Porter]

Thanks for the update, please keep us posted.

Regards
Dean

[Barry Dewling]

I heard she has been turned over to Marine Atlantic on Nov 14th. any word when she leaves for Canada?

[Dean Porter]

According to the link from Pekka, the Vision will not be leaving from over there until Dec 5, 2008.

[Kai R]

news and a lot more pictures on Marine Atlantics company website: http://www.marine-atlantic.ca/en/NewVessel/newsrelease.shtml