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Sold to Breakers

DFDS has acquired the 'Stena Vinga' from the Stena Line, bringing the vessel into its owned fleet after operating it on charter since the Jersey service launched in March 2025. Post-acquisition, the ferry will be reflagged under the UK flag and renamed to align with DFDS's fleet. The company plans to create 70 new positions, including cadets and apprentices, to support continued growth on the Jersey-UK/France routes. The deal closes in November 2026.

sold to Chittagong Breakers as Dead Vessel

On Nov 4, 2026, the 'GNV Atlas' left the port of Filyos enroute to breakers in Aliağa with an ETA as of Nov 6 in order to be recycled.

The 'Stena Vinga' has completed her final sailing to Jersey under that name, before being repainted in DFDS colours and returning to service later in November as 'Corbière Seaways'. The name was chosen in a public vote. As part of the work, the ferry will be transferred to the UK register and fly the Red Ensign. DFDS has bought the ship from Stena Line in May. Meanwhile, the 'Côte d' Albâtre' was covering the Portsmouth–Jersey service from Nov 3 to 19, while the 'Stena Vinga' was undergoing a planned maintenance and preparations for her return in Portland. She had served the Portsmouth–Jersey route since DFDS took over the island's ferry contract in March 2025.