The new Scandlines ferry for the route Rostock-Gedser left the Danish shipyard FAYARD on Wednesday 20 April 2016. The vessel will be named M/V Berlin on Tuesday 3 May 2016.
During the last couple of months the vessel has successfully completed a comprehensive test programme (Harbor Acceptance Tests). Therefore, the M/V Berlin was able to start on the sea trial (Sea Acceptance Tests) on Wednesday 20 April, where the manoeuvrability will be tested under usual and unusual conditions.
After the sea trial M/V Berlin is expected to arrive at her future berth in Rostock. After adjustment of the ramps M/V Berlin will be ready for operation.
Before replacing M/V Prins Joachim in the schedule, the vessel will be named at a ceremony on Tuesday 3 May 2016 with participation of invited German and Danish politicians, journalists and business partners.
With space for 460 cars or 96 lorries the capacity is more than doubled on the route Rostock-Gedser. At the same time, Scandlines is simplifying and extending the timetable with fixed departures every odd hour from both Rostock and Gedser (at 07:00, 09:00, 11:00 etc.).
In the passenger areas the design and interior is inspired by nature and the countryside, and in the spacious light rooms a spectacular view of the sea awaits the passengers. The Scandlines Buffet in the front of the ferry seats more than 300 persons as does the FoodXpress in the middle of the vessel, which also offers access to the large and modern Onboard shop. The Berlin Xpresso situated on the upper deck is decorated in the colours of the beach and has direct access to the open sun deck.