05/12/2025
Stena Line Marks 30 Years In Belfast With First Ship Naming In NI
Stena Line has marked three decades of ferry operations at Belfast Harbour by holding its first-ever ship naming ceremony in Northern Ireland.
The event, hosted last month, saw the official christening of the company’s newest vessel, the hybrid freight ferry Stena Futura.
More than 200 guests attended the ceremony at Belfast Harbour, highlighting Stena Line’s 30-year partnership with the city and its ongoing drive towards more sustainable shipping.
The ship was named by its Godmother, Dr Madeleine Olsson Ericksson, a member of the Olsson family, owners of Stena Line. Dignitaries present included the Deputy Lieutenant of the Borough of Belfast, Dr Philip McGarry, Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, and Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair of Belfast Harbour Commissioners.
The occasion also celebrated 30 years since Stena Line moved its services to Belfast in 1995.
The event, hosted last month, saw the official christening of the company’s newest vessel, the hybrid freight ferry Stena Futura.
The ship was named by its Godmother, Dr Madeleine Olsson Ericksson, a member of the Olsson family, owners of Stena Line. Dignitaries present included the Deputy Lieutenant of the Borough of Belfast, Dr Philip McGarry, Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, and Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair of Belfast Harbour Commissioners.
The occasion also celebrated 30 years since Stena Line moved its services to Belfast in 1995.
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