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    PR & Communications Manager Irish Sea


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    The launch of our new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead secures an important trade route on the UK/Ireland corridor and further strengthens our position on the Irish Sea.
    Niclas Mårtensson, CEO Stena Line
    "We would like to thank the Welsh and UK Governments for granting us freeport status.  We are thrilled by this decision, which is testament to the strength and transformative potential of our bid. This is a significant achievement for the region, and it is an excellent opportunity to drive forward sustainable economic growth, green energy, jobs, and skills. We are delighted for the people of Anglesey and North Wales, and excited about the positive commercial prospects that can be turned into a reality. “Work now begins to ensure that we are capitalising on the unique tax and customs arrangements gained through freeport status, to transform Anglesey into a centre for global trading excellence. To realise its potential as a world-leading economic powerhouse by facilitating trade across Wales, the rest of the UK, and internationally – bolstered by the easing of trade between the island of Ireland and the rest of the EU, via a revitalised GB land-bridge. “Today presents an enormous economic opportunity and we look forward to working with the Welsh and UK Governments to ensure the project delivers for local businesses and communities across North Wales.”
    Ian Hampton, Executive Director at Stena Line
    “Over the last decade, Stena Line has invested heavily in its Irish Sea routes with a combination of new tonnage and a range of port facility upgrades. I’m pleased to announce that we have now managed to secure an upgraded vessel from within our fleet, which is fully equipped for the purpose of operating full-time on our popular Fishguard-Rosslare service. 
    Paul Grant, Trade Director (Irish Sea)
    “Stena Line is determined to see a transformation in investment and economic activity for the Anglesey community. We have been part of this community for over 27 years and want to see this bid succeed. We know it can bring in transformational investment, drive innovation and create high-skilled, high-wage, high-value jobs. It can cement the region as a hub of global trading excellence. “The freeport has many different elements. As well as manufacturing hub it can become a world leader in blue innovation, help the realise the successful vision of the Energy Island Programme and we want to see the establishment of World Customs Academy on the Ynys Môn.”
    Ian Hampton, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at Stena Line
    “The freeport has many different elements. As well as manufacturing hub it can become a world leader in blue innovation, help the realise the successful vision of the Energy Island Programme and we want to see the establishment of World Customs Academy on the Ynys Môn.”
    Cllr. Carwyn Jones, Deputy Leader of the Council said:
    “Anglesey presents a number of unique characteristics which continue to appeal to our long-term business interests; its well-established trade infrastructure alongside a renowned position as a sustainable energy hub are characteristics which make it extremely attractive. Our interest in deploying our Rolls-Royce SMR technology at the Wylfa Newydd nuclear site has been well publicised, and we’re keen that the UK government continues to create conditions which would attract our innovative and deployable solution to North Wales at pace. While Anglesey at present remains attractive to long-term investment, the addition of the proposed freeport could enhance its offer to our business.”
    Alastair Evans, Corporate Affairs Director at Rolls-Royce
    “Our annual dry-docking programme is key to keeping our vessels ship-shape and continue looking so good. It also allows us to be flexible in responding to our customers’ demand, so we’ve taken the opportunity to extend our onboard Duty Free offer, to provide for more products and more bargains for our customers. We are also pleased to offer our first ever dog-friendly cabins. We listened to our many customers who have requested this option and they can now have up to 3 dogs with them in each of our 15 dog-friendly cabins. We looking to forward to welcoming all our customers, including out four-legged friends back on newly refurbished vessels on the North Sea.”
    Erik Thulin, Trade Director for the North Sea
    “Like most travel businesses we have experienced a very difficult time over the last 18 months, but now as our passengers start to return in large numbers, we are delighted to be in a position to offer them the added benefit of duty-free shopping on our ships for the first time in over 20 years.  Our expanded onboard shops now offer a great range of items from spirits to jewellery, fragrances to electrics, some at over 50% cheaper than high street prices.”
    Paul Grant, Stena Line’s Irish Sea Trade Director commented:
    It is are very exciting time for R&F as we take this next step in our expansion towards becoming a  pan-European travel retailer. Now that full international travel is resuming between Britain and Ireland we expect Duty Free to become hugely popular, with users of both Holyhead and Fishguard ports. We are confident that we can offer the best prices on the market due to our purchase volumes and we look forward to welcoming travelers with great deals and fantastic offers.
    Jari Virtanen, Managing Director of R&F Travel Retail.
    This extra ship will be capable of operating to Liverpool and Heysham thus ensuring that we can better match demand and the needs of customers.
    Paul Grant, Stena Line Trade Director
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    Poor road access at Scottish Ports disadvantages NI economy

    Businesses across Northern Ireland continue to be disadvantaged by poor road access to their key GB markets. Leading ferry company Stena Line has raised concerns with local political and business stakeholders to increase the focus and necessity of addressing a critical infrastructure deficit which impacts a range of key NI business sectors including manufacturing, food production and tourism. Whilst road connections in Northern Ireland have been better at keeping pace with economic development, a situation which will be greatly enhanced once work starts on the York Street Interchange

    Sail and Save with 25%* off next trip

    Leading ferry company, Stena Line has really pushed the boat out with their latest offer by giving customers 25%* off their next getaway to Ireland. “Anyone who books with Stena Line by 31 January, for travel from Cairnryan to Belfast before 28 February will get a staggering 25% off their next trip, valid on any day and any sailing during 2014, “ said Stena Line’s Diane Poole OBE, Head of PR and Communications.  “This means that families and couples planning their break have the potential to make huge savings.” Diane continued:  “Perhaps your next visit to Ireland will be to a major

    Wheely good reason to take the bike to Ireland

    LEADING ferry company, Stena Line has created a great-value bikers day-trip fare to Northern Ireland, starting at just £15 for a bike plus rider*. Neil Palmer, Route Marketing Manager, Stena Line said:  “Northern Ireland has a long association with motorcycle events including world-famous races like the Ulster GP and the NW200 taking place there every year.  This means there are some truly exceptional road conditions for bikers and this Stena Line fare is the perfect opportunity to experience them for yourself.  You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have and stunning countryside you

    A ferry tasty offer from Stena Line

    At the end of October the crème de la crème of UK and Ireland chefs will be in Belfast for the Food and Drink Show NI, taking place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October – and leading ferry company, Stena Line has a tasty great-value way to get you there. Top TV chefs James Martin, Scotland’s Nick Nairn and Irish favourite, Rachel Allen, plus Master Baker Paul Hollywood are just some of the names who will be cooking up a storm at the major new consumer food and drink show.  The event will happen at the King’s Hall, Belfast and features the best of Northern Ireland’s food and drink

    Ferry Good Nose Job

    With Red Nose Day just around the corner, leading ferry company Stena Line decided it would be good fun to see what their ships might look like bedecked with a red nose!  Onboard their vessels this week there will be a host of fundraising activities including a range of specially created red nose muffins, sales of which along with other activities will go to Comic Relief.    Pictured is the Stena Superfast VIII which operates on the Cairnryan to Belfast route.

    Ferry Good Nose Job

    With Red Nose Day just around the corner, leading ferry company Stena Line decided it would be good fun to see what their ships might look like bedecked with a red nose!  Onboard their vessels this week there will be a host of fundraising activities including a range of specially created red nose muffins, sales of which along with other activities will go to Comic Relief.    Pictured is the Stena Lagan which operates on the Liverpool to Belfast route.

    Ferry Good Nose Job

    With Red Nose Day just around the corner, leading ferry company Stena Line decided it would be good fun to see what their ships might look like bedecked with a red nose!  Onboard their vessels this week there will be a host of fundraising activities including a range of specially created red nose muffins, sales of which along with other activities will go to Comic Relief.    Pictured is the Stena Adventurer which operates on the Holyhead to Dublin route.

    Ferry Good Nose Job

    With Red Nose Day just around the corner, leading ferry company Stena Line decided it would be good fun to see what their ships might look like bedecked with a red nose!  Onboard their vessels this week there will be a host of fundraising activities including a range of specially created red nose muffins, sales of which along with other activities will go to Comic Relief.    Pictured is the Stena Europe which operates on the Fishguard to Rosslare route.

    Travel with Stena Line and you’ll never get bored – plus kids go free!

    The phrase ‘Are we there yet?’ is a common one used by children when they travel, however families who book with Stena Line during National Ferry Fortnight can look forward to free travel for the kids as well as  an action packed trip from the moment they step onboard, meaning that annoying phrase will be a thing of the past. National Ferry Fortnight, which runs from March 2 - 16, highlights the benefits of travelling by ferry , and Stena Line’s Diane Poole, OBE, Head of PR and Communications,

    Celebrate Burns supper with Stena Line cruise

    NORTHERN Ireland’s leading ferry company is setting sail on January 25 for a special cruise to celebrate Burns Night. Stena Line’s Burns Supper Cruise will offer passenger’s a traditional evening of Scottish food and entertainment for only £29 per person. Burns Night marks the life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet and is celebrated on his birthday, January 25.  Stena Line will host a traditional Burns supper of haggis, neeps and tatties including a traditional ceremony which will see the address to the haggis and the recitation of Burns’ poetry. Scottish dancing

    Christmas FERRY Eases Flight Price Fright

    Stena Line up to £650*cheaper than airlines this Christmas CHRISTMAS never does come cheap, but leading ferry company Stena Line has a money saving travel tip for those making the journey home to Ireland for Christmas – and it’s a ‘ferry’ good deal with savings up to £650 when compared to flight prices. The leading ferry company is offering return car crossings onboard the new Superfast ferry over the Christmas period from as little as £396* for a family of four from Cairnryan to Belfast, making it £689 cheaper than  flights available on the same day from Glasgow to Belfast.*

    Glasgow’s scot it all this Christmas

    Take a shopping trip with Stena Line from only £16* Soak up the magical atmosphere of Scotland this Christmas with a Stena Line shopping trip to Glasgow. With day trips from £16* and hotel breaks from £49* per person including travel, where better to get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up?  This programme of festive events including the city’s first traditional Christmas parade, stylish Christmas shopping and great places to eat and drink, is waiting on your doorstep set against a glittering city backdrop. There are over 1,500 shops to choose from making Glasgow the largest and

    Stena Line celebrates 1st anniversary of new ferry route

    Passenger figures rise 9% and freight 60% in first year of service ON the 21[st] November 2011, Stena Line began services on its new Cairnryan-Belfast route by introducing two of the largest ferries ever to sail between Scotland and Northern Ireland.  The £200M investment, one of Stena Line’s biggest in Europe also provided a new state-of-the-art Loch Ryan Port at Cairnryan, one of the most modern port facilities in the UK. One year on, despite challenging economic conditions the new route has delivered a strong 9% year on year increase in passenger numbers and a 60% increase in

    New Stena Line menu passes taste test

    Winter Warmer Menu Now Available Onboard LEADING ferry company Stena Line is dishing up a new onboard menu this week with a heart-warming, high quality and comforting range of food to suit all tastes in time for the winter season. The menu is available for customers in the Taste, Met, Food City  and Stena Plus lounges on all Irish Sea routes and features dishes designed by celebrity chef Kevin Woodford including Butternut Squash soup with Ginger and Coriander, Beef & Ale Pie with Mash or Chips and Root Vegetables. New additions to the Stena Plus menu range include Butterfly

    Scots set sail to Belfast in ‘Titanic’ numbers

    Stena Line doubles capacity to meet demand for new visitor attraction TITANIC Belfast’s popularity is proving strong across the Irish Sea as leading ferry company Stena Line has transported 6,000 Scottish visitors on day trips by coach and car to see Belfast’s newest visitor attraction. In recent months Stena Line has added extra dates for the coach trips from Cairnryan to Belfast and doubled the capacity to accommodate the demand for people travelling from Scotland to visit the popular Titanic exhibition. Ian Baillie, Route Marketing Manager of Stena Line, is delighted with the

    50 Years of ‘Many Happy Returns’

    The company’s Head of PR and Communications, Diane Poole OBE, believes the golden anniversary is a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to customers. She said: “The first Stena Line ferry departed from Stenpiren in Gothenburg to Skagen in Denmark in 1962. This was the beginning of a much longer journey for the organisation as now, 50 years later; Stena Line has become one of the world’s largest ferry companies! “Fifty years in business is a huge landmark for Stena Line and we want to make sure our loyal customers who helped us reach this momentous milestone can celebrate with us.”

    It’s Suki Time at Stena Line!

    Ferry Company Serves Belfast Made Brew on Board Leading ferry company, Stena Line, have ‘tea-med’ up with Belfast based company Suki Tea to make sure passengers have the perfect cuppa when travelling across the Irish Sea. The company, who make ethical sourcing a priority, started at a small Farmer’s Market in Belfast in March 2005. Suki Tea aims to provide the finest loose leaf tea, herbal infusions and fruit blends from around the world without compromising quality and freshness.  Stephen Bryden, Stena Line’s Head of Onboard Services for the Belfast – Cairnryan route, discovered

    Undercover Boss Gets Ferry Good Insight

    In the final episode of Channel 4’s current series of Undercover Boss, Gunnar Blomdahl, CEO of Stena Line, one of the world's biggest ferry companies, had the opportunity to get up close and personal with onboard staff.  The Swedish business leader had to swap his identity to that of the fictional Per Hansen, an unemployed Norwegian hotel manager trying to get back into employment. The show is now in its fourth series and has put the spotlight on some of the UK’s leading organisations including nPower, Best Western and Paddy Power. Gunnar said: “I was nervous because there was so

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