On Saturday 28.2, the official opening festivities of Smyril Line's new service between Esbjerg, the Faroes and Iceland took place at Atlantkajen in Esbjerg.
About 50 invited guests, among others 3 Faroese ministers - including the Minister of Trade and Industry Johán Dahl, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jørgen Niclassen and the Minister of Finance Joanes Eidesgaard - as well as key figures of the shipping line, shareholders and representatives of the tourist industry made the trip on board the shipping line's vessel "Norrøna" to Esbjerg to take part in the festivities. In Esbjerg, guests were invited to witness Mayor Johnny Søtrup cutting the string with a pilot whale knife, brought in from the Faroes, before they went on board for the reception which included Faroese specialities, speeches and guided tours of the vessel.
Afterwards the guests from the Faroes and Iceland went on a guided tour around Esbjerg before they returned to the vessel late in the afternoon for the northbound voyage.
"Norrøna" is a big, magnificent ship - with a capacity of 1500 passengers and 130 trailers - and will be a great asset to the port of Esbjerg and the city with large quantities across the quayside and increased trade. A lot of passengers from all over Denmark and Northern Europe will travel via Esbjerg to the Faroes and Iceland - and many Faroe islanders will travel south.
Smyril Line is taking care of the passenger side whereas the freight company, Smyril Blue Water, is looking after the freight activities - fish southbound and all sorts of general cargo northbound.
During the 3 summer months - June, July and August - the line will call at Hanstholm instead of Esbjerg. This is due to the fact that in this way it is possible to make two weekly double sailings and consequently meet the demands of the many tourists who visit the North Atlantic isles during this period.
For further information, please contact Blue Water Marketing on +45 7913 4144
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