Tallink Grupp signed a charter agreement for its Tallinn-Helsinki route cruise vessel Silja Europa, which will provide accommodation during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
The vessel will be berthed in Scotland between 21 October-14 November and will provide accommodation and catering services to approximately 1500 charterer’s personnel and guests.
Commenting on the charter agreement, Tallink Grupp’s CEO Paavo Nõgene, commented:
The charter agreements offer a boost to our business during these continuing challenging times when passenger numbers are still not increasing fast enough and we will continue to work to identify other short-term and long-term opportunities for our vessels
Silja Europa will be replaced on the route during the charter period on 29-31 October and 11-13 November by the group’s vessel Victoria I.
Silja Europa will return to Tallinn-Helsinki route and its normal schedule on 18 November 2021.