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Exceptional arrangement on the Korppoo–Houtskari–Norrskata routes - 22.09.2025 07:33
The ferry Stella will be converted into a hybrid vessel, which will reduce the ferry's environmental emissions and improve energy efficiency.
During Stella’s conversion, the ferry Aura will operate on the Korppoo–Houtskari route and the ferry Replot 2 will operate on the Korppoo–Norrskata route.
Due to the slower speed of the replacement vessels, changes have been made to the schedule. The updated schedule can be found on our website, and the exceptional arrangement is valid from 1.10.2025–31.1.2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our passengers by this exceptional arrangement.
Puutossalmi - 25.08.2025 16:00
The next phase in the modification and improvement work at the Puutossalmi ferry site involves underwater blasting.
The blasting work may cause short traffic stops in the ferry traffic. During these stops, the cable ferry will remain stationary for 10–15 minutes on the west shore before traffic resumes.
Road users are advised to prepare for possible traffic stops by allowing sufficient travel time.
Puutossalmi - 17.04.2025 13:14
The ELY Centre for southwest Finland will carry out modification and improvement works at the ferry docks of the Puutossalmi ferry site. The project involves the construction of additional land supports at the ferry docks, which will enable simultaneous traffic of two ferries at the site in the future, as well as provide a better service level and capacity. Additionally, wave breakers will be relocated, dredging work will be carried out at the ferry docks, and traffic safety at the ferry docks will be improved. The project will be implemented between 1.5.-30.12.2025.
In principle, ferry traffic will be managed normally during the work. However, temporary traffic arrangements will need to be made at the ferry docks during the work, so we urge road users to be attentive and follow traffic guidance.
The main contractor for the project is Oteran Oy.
For more information, please contact:
ELY Centre for southwest Finland, Traffic Customer Service Centre, tel. 0295 020 600
Oteran Oy: Work Manager Ari Jaakkonen, 050 342 8429 ari.jaakkonen(at)oteran.fi
Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy won the Lake Finland tender
On October 8, 2024, Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy submitted a bid for the Varsinais-Suomi ELY Centre’s tender “Maantielauttaliikennepalvelu Järvi-Suomi 2026-2046”. Today, October 11, 2024, the ELY Centre announced the procurement decision, according to which Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy won the tender. The other bidder was the Norwegian company Torghatten Nord As.
The company has developed a highly ecological transport concept for the 12 cable ferry locations in Lake Finland, which will also increase the transport capacity on all routes. The cable ferry fleet in Lake Finland will be renewed and electrified, reducing traffic emissions in the area by approximately 98% from the current level by 2027.
The appeal period for the procurement decision is 14 days.
Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi
Commuter ferries on the Hiittinen route and the Rymättylä route will transfer to the ownership of Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy on 14 June 2024
Following a transaction confirmed today, 14 June 2024, the commuter ferries M/S Stella and M/S Isla will transfer to the ownership of Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy at 14:00 today. Under the terms of the transaction, responsibility for the operation of the Hiittinen route and the Rymättylä route will also transfer to Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy.
Ms Isla is currently at Pansio shipyard, during which time the vessel will be painted in the company's colors. The vessel will return to service at the end of June. While Ms Isla is at the shipyard, the Rymättylä route area is operated by a reserve vessel. Ms Stella will be docked after the summer.
Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi