New 180 million Euro ship arrives

P&O Ferries’ new €180 million ship Spirit of Britain arrived at Dover for the first time today (Sunday 9 January) following a three-day delivery voyage from her construction shipyard at Rauma, Finland.

The ship arrived at the port at 11.00hrs and will now start final preparations for entry into service on the Dover – Calais route from 21 January.

She is the first of two giant new ships coming into service for P&O Ferries on the Dover – Calais route this year, with sister ship Spirit of France due for delivery in September. The combined cost of €360 million for the two ships represents the largest investment ever made by P&O Ferries.

Helen Deeble, chief executive of P&O Ferries, said: “We are delighted to welcome this fantastic new ship to Dover ready to start service later this month. She offers a leap forward in terms of her size and the quality of the build and I’m confident that she’ll provide a fantastic experience for all of the customers who will travel on her in the years to come.”

Contacts:
Chris Laming, Brian Rees, Natalie Hardy, Michelle Ulyatt
Tel: +44(0)1304 863833 (24 hours)
E-mail: communications@POferries.com