NorthLink secure "new " freight vessel

[Richard Paton]

Hi All,

NorthLink's search for a replacement for the 38 year old Hascosay is at an end. It has been revealed that the company will time charter the ro-ro cargo ship Shield (IMO 9119246) starting in the new year.

The future of the much travelled Hascosay is unknown, however her age may result in the scrapyard being her final voyage.

The crew of the Hascosay will be moved to the rest of the companies vessels, Hamnavoe, Hrossey and Hjaltland.

Furthermore islanders are getting the chance to rename the vessel with a suitable name that ties in with the current fleet - the prize four free trips on a NorthLink route, and pride of place at the renaming ceremony.

NorthLink's other charter freight ship Clare remains on the route for the time being, however a replacement for her is also  being sought in the next year or so.

Regards
Richard

[Bj]

Hello
I got a name for you,but I don't know if its good.
Old name. Breideyarsund

[Fotojoe]

The HASCOSAY's successor SHIELD will be renamed HILDASAY.
The CLARE will be replaced by the end of the year by a sistership
of SHIELD

[Guest]

No 'will' about it - she has already been renamed - see shot @ http://www.trawlerpictures.net/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24840

Also Richards shot @ http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1061812

Regards