{"id":117689,"date":"2026-06-28T01:39:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/117689\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T01:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:39:52","slug":"dfds-takes-iomspcs-arrow-for-a-12-month-charter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/117689\/","title":{"rendered":"DFDS takes IOMSPC\u2019s ARROW for a 12-month charter"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is expected the vessel will predominantly operate on the Jersey to Portsmouth route.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The charter arrangement will come into effect on 24th March. ARROW<\/a> will undertake port trials and pilotage training before entering regular service.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ARROW was purchased by IOMSPC in September 2022 from its previous owners, Seatruck Ferries, in order to ensure compliance with the Sea Services Agreement prior to the arrival of new-build flagship MANXMAN<\/a> in mid-2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under the terms of the Sea Services Agreement, once MANXMAN joined the fleet, conventional ro-pax vessel BEN-MY-CHREE<\/a> became the designated fleet back-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ARROW will remain in Douglas until BEN-MY-CHREE\u2019s current dry-dock period is completed, it will then proceed to Teeside for its own dry-docking before commencing work with DFDS.<\/p>\n

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Managing Director Brian Thomson commented,\u00a0\u2018We\u2019re pleased to have secured a long-term charter for ARROW with a renowned international operator such as DFDS. This gives us security while the future fleet strategy is agreed with our stakeholders.\u2019 \u00a0<\/p>\n

IOMSPC will continue to operate its usual timetabled services with MANXMAN and MANANNAN (from 28th of March 2025) to Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin. BEN-MY-CHREE will operate in a back-up role.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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