The Steam Packet has confirmed it has secured a long term charter for its freight vessel Arrow.
As we reported earlier, Arrow will operate in the Channel Islands for Danish firm DFDS.
It is expected the vessel will predominantly operate on the Jersey to Portsmouth route.
Arrow to Charter
The charter arrangement will come into effect on March 24.
Arrow will undertake port trials and pilotage training before entering regular service.
Managing Director Brian Thomson said: ‘We’re 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.”
Agreement
The Arrow was purchased by IOMSPC in September 2022 from her previous owners in order to ensure compliance with the Sea Services Agreement prior to the arrival of new-build flagship Manxman in mid-2023.
Under the terms of the Sea Services Agreement, once Manxman joined the fleet, conventional RoPax vessel Ben-my-Chree became the designated fleet back-up.
Arrow will remain in Douglas until Ben-my-Chree’s current dry-dock period is finished, she will then proceed to Teeside for her own dry-docking before commencing work with DFDS.
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