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If you looked at Viking Cinderella now, it would seem just like any other ferry in the Viking Line fleet. Still, the vibrant red look is actually new for the old ship, and it was the result of an impressive refit project.
Viking Cinderella is more than three decades old but has recently re-emerged, looking like a brand-new ship that will soon sport the Finnish flag. This was its 14th dry-docking, in line with the most recent IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations that require passenger ferries to undergo maintenance every 2,5 years.
The most noticeable modification had to do with the old ship's exterior look. Until now, it had been a simple, plain white color, but not anymore. The vibrant red that all Viking Line ships flaunt has been a symbol for the ferry operator since 1964. It was decided that the 35-year-old Viking Cinderella would now also get its sides painted in the symbolic fiery red, and that was no easy task, especially because it had to be completed in January.
The paint job process alone was massive. It involved more than 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of paint, 30 professionals, and two weeks dedicated to this task. The overall process also included extensive refurbishing, technical upgrades, and a new look for the onboard amenities as well, including hundreds of passenger cabins, spa facilities, and ample public areas.
Viking Cinderella is nearly 200 meters long (191 meters/626 feet) and 29 meters wide (95 feet). Boasting 12 decks, it was designed to accommodate up to 2,560 passengers across nearly 300 cabins, in addition to a car capacity of 480 vehicles.
The old ferry was built in 1989 at the Perno Shipyard in Turku, Finland, and it has undergone its most recent makeover at the Turku Repair Yard in Naantali. What made it special from the beginning was the fact that it was the only one of its kind, with no other sister ships ever built, and that, at one point, it was the largest car ferry in the world (during its first years of commercial service).
Until the early 2000s, it operated primarily on the Helsinki–Stockholm route. More than two decades ago, it was officially renamed Viking Cinderella and started operating under a Swedish flag. In March this year, it will be reflagged under the Finnish flag and return to its original Helsinki-Stockholm route, but sporting a different look.
The revamped classic ferry will also be operating with fewer emissions. The recent technical upgrades included the installation of Elogrids that reduce water resistance during operation and other advanced systems for optimizing engine output. As a result, Viking Cinderella will cut up to 5% of its previous CO2 emissions, which amounts to 2,500 tonnes (2,755 tons).
Upgrading old vessels such as Viking Cinderella is an important way to increase sustainability until they can eventually be replaced by new-generation, 100% green ships.
The most noticeable modification had to do with the old ship's exterior look. Until now, it had been a simple, plain white color, but not anymore. The vibrant red that all Viking Line ships flaunt has been a symbol for the ferry operator since 1964. It was decided that the 35-year-old Viking Cinderella would now also get its sides painted in the symbolic fiery red, and that was no easy task, especially because it had to be completed in January.
The paint job process alone was massive. It involved more than 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of paint, 30 professionals, and two weeks dedicated to this task. The overall process also included extensive refurbishing, technical upgrades, and a new look for the onboard amenities as well, including hundreds of passenger cabins, spa facilities, and ample public areas.
Viking Cinderella is nearly 200 meters long (191 meters/626 feet) and 29 meters wide (95 feet). Boasting 12 decks, it was designed to accommodate up to 2,560 passengers across nearly 300 cabins, in addition to a car capacity of 480 vehicles.
The old ferry was built in 1989 at the Perno Shipyard in Turku, Finland, and it has undergone its most recent makeover at the Turku Repair Yard in Naantali. What made it special from the beginning was the fact that it was the only one of its kind, with no other sister ships ever built, and that, at one point, it was the largest car ferry in the world (during its first years of commercial service).
Until the early 2000s, it operated primarily on the Helsinki–Stockholm route. More than two decades ago, it was officially renamed Viking Cinderella and started operating under a Swedish flag. In March this year, it will be reflagged under the Finnish flag and return to its original Helsinki-Stockholm route, but sporting a different look.
The revamped classic ferry will also be operating with fewer emissions. The recent technical upgrades included the installation of Elogrids that reduce water resistance during operation and other advanced systems for optimizing engine output. As a result, Viking Cinderella will cut up to 5% of its previous CO2 emissions, which amounts to 2,500 tonnes (2,755 tons).
Upgrading old vessels such as Viking Cinderella is an important way to increase sustainability until they can eventually be replaced by new-generation, 100% green ships.
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