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Stena RoRo Enters into 5 Year Charter with Marine Atlantic, Canada

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

January 7, 2026

Stena RoRo has chartered out the ship A Nepita, ex Superfast X, to Canadian Crown Cooperation Marine Atlantic Inc for a five year period.

The ship will enter into service during the fall of 2026 following a period of customization to the intended trade such as ship to shore ramp arrangements, ships livery, and a five-year preventive maintenance program.

The A Nepita is currently chartered to the French operator Corsica Linea and trading in the Mediterranean Sea. She is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters and a stern thruster for superior maneuverability and designed to transport both passengers and commercial vehicles.

Basic specifications:

  • Length Over all: 203.24 m
  • Width: 25.7 m
  • No of Passengers: abt. 1200
  • Cargo capacity: 1,920 cargo lane meters
  • Ice Class: 1A
  • Speed: abt. 22 kn
  • Build year: 2002
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