Aker signs Color contract

The Letter of Intent for two fast ropax day ferries signed on 2 November by Aker Yards and Color Line has been confirmed as a firm contract worth approx. EUR 250 million.

The vessels, to be delivered during 2007-2008 from Aker Yards, Rauma, are intended for the Denmark-Norway services. The working title “Color Superspeed” indicates that the ferries are designed for a high service speed of 27 knots. The approximately 211 metre long and 26 metre wide vessels will each have 2,000 lane metres of vehicle space and take 1,800 passengers.