Commuter ferries on the Utö route will transfer to the ownership of Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy at noon on 19 May 2023

Published on 19.05.2023

Following a transaction confirmed today, 19 May 2023, the commuter ferries M/S Baldur, M/S Kökar and M/S Tuuli will transfer to the ownership of Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy at noon today. Under the terms of the transaction, responsibility for the operation of the Utö route will also transfer to Suomen Saaristovarustamo Oy.

On 31 May 2023, M/S Baldur will be docked at the Naantali shipyard, where the commuter ferry will be painted in the company’s colours, and its general appearance will be revamped. The commuter ferry is expected to return to service on 14 June 2023.

While M/S Baldur is at the shipyard, traffic service on the route will be provided by the reserve vessel M/S Kökar.

Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi