Scotland-Belgium ferry link resumes

Last week the ferry link between the Scottish port of Rosyth and Zeebrugge, Belgium resumed when Norfolkline started sailings with the 2,200 lane metre Scottish Viking.  
The new vessel, built by Italy’s Visentini shipyard, will operate three sailings each way per week. Norfolkline took over the route from Greece’s SuperFast Ferries, which pulled out last year, citing high fuel costs.

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond was in Rosyth to see the maiden arrival of Scottish Viking and described the relaunched service as ‘hugely important for Scotland’s economy.’ He said that €2m in funding through a waterborne freight grant would support the service.  ‘Maintaining connections with major European markets is vital for Scotland at a time of global economic challenges. Not only will Scottish Viking allow access to important commercial contacts, it will be a boost for the local economy in Fife,’ said Mr. Salmond.