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Two new ships followed in 2008, with the fast cruiseferry {{MS|Superstar}} delivered from Fincantieri and the second ''Galaxy''-class ship, {{MS|Baltic Princess}}, delivered from Aker Yards. Both ships were placed in service between Helsinki and Tallinn<ref name=Superstar /><ref name="Baltic Princess" /> With the delivery of the former, the last AutoExpress fast craft, ''AutoExpress 2'', was withdrawn from Helsinki–Tallinn service.<ref name=AE2 /> ''Baltic Princess'', meanwhile, replaced her sister ship ''Galaxy'', which was transferred to the fleet of Silja Line. With the arrival of ''Galaxy'' {{MS|Silja Festival}} was left without employment in the Silja fleet, and she was in turn transferred to Tallink's fleet, joining ''Regina Baltica'' on the Riga–Stockholm service.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/wellamo_1986.htm |title=M/S ''Wellamo'' (1986) |last1=Asklander |first1=Micke |work=Fakta om Fartyg |accessdate=29 June 2010 |language=Swedish}}</ref> In November 2008 one of three ships purchased from Superfast Ferries in 2006, {{MS|Superfast IX}}, was chartered to [[Marine Atlantic]], Canada for five years.<ref name="Superfast IX" /> In April 2009 Tallink took delivery of it's last newbuilding (as of 2010), when {{MS|Baltic Queen}} was delivered [[STX Europe]] (the former Aker Yards). The new ship was placed on the Tallinn–Mariehamn–Stockholm -service alongside ''Victoria I''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/baltic_queen_2009.htm |title=M/S ''Baltic Queen'' (2009) |last1=Asklander |first1=Micke |work=Fakta om Fartyg |accessdate=29 June 2010 |language=Swedish}}</ref> ''Romantika'', that had been ''Victoria I''{{'}}s running mate since 2006, was in turn transferred to the Riga–Stockholm -route,<ref name="Romantika" /> where she replaced ''Regina Baltica'' that was in turn chartered out to [[Acciona Trasmediterranea]].<ref name=ReBa />
Two new ships followed in 2008, with the fast cruiseferry {{MS|Superstar}} delivered from Fincantieri and the second ''Galaxy''-class ship, {{MS|Baltic Princess}}, delivered from Aker Yards. Both ships were placed in service between Helsinki and Tallinn<ref name=Superstar /><ref name="Baltic Princess" /> With the delivery of the former, the last AutoExpress fast craft, ''AutoExpress 2'', was withdrawn from Helsinki–Tallinn service.<ref name=AE2 /> ''Baltic Princess'', meanwhile, replaced her sister ship ''Galaxy'', which was transferred to the fleet of Silja Line. With the arrival of ''Galaxy'' {{MS|Silja Festival}} was left without employment in the Silja fleet, and she was in turn transferred to Tallink's fleet, joining ''Regina Baltica'' on the Riga–Stockholm service.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/wellamo_1986.htm |title=M/S ''Wellamo'' (1986) |last1=Asklander |first1=Micke |work=Fakta om Fartyg |accessdate=29 June 2010 |language=Swedish}}</ref> In November 2008 one of three ships purchased from Superfast Ferries in 2006, {{MS|Superfast IX}}, was chartered to [[Marine Atlantic]], Canada for five years.<ref name="Superfast IX" /> In April 2009 Tallink took delivery of it's last newbuilding (as of 2010), when {{MS|Baltic Queen}} was delivered [[STX Europe]] (the former Aker Yards). The new ship was placed on the Tallinn–Mariehamn–Stockholm -service alongside ''Victoria I''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/baltic_queen_2009.htm |title=M/S ''Baltic Queen'' (2009) |last1=Asklander |first1=Micke |work=Fakta om Fartyg |accessdate=29 June 2010 |language=Swedish}}</ref> ''Romantika'', that had been ''Victoria I''{{'}}s running mate since 2006, was in turn transferred to the Riga–Stockholm -route,<ref name="Romantika" /> where she replaced ''Regina Baltica'' that was in turn chartered out to [[Acciona Trasmediterranea]].<ref name=ReBa />
[[File:Superstar1.jpg|thumb|''Superstar'' was the second fast cruiseferry built for the Helsinki–Tallinn -service, delivered in 2008. Despite the similar name with her running mate ''Star'', the two ships are of entirely different design.]]
[[File:Superstar1.jpg|thumb|''Superstar'' was the second fast cruiseferry built for the Helsinki–Tallinn -service, delivered in 2008. Despite the similar name with her running mate ''Star'', the two ships are of entirely different design.]]
In December 2009 the Finnish newspaper [[Turun Sanomat]] reported that company was struggling to repay its debts which had swelled to 1.1 billion euros. Fiscal year ending in August resulted in operating loss and it had to re-negotiate debt repayment schedules for years 2009-2011 with its 15 funding banks. The banks took more controlling role in company so it no longer can pay dividends, make investments or sign new contacts without approval of its creditors. It also has to pick up the pace in debt repayments if conditions improve and it has to look for options to sell or rent some of its ships. Most of the debts were acquired to purchase [[Silja Line]] for 470 million euros and [[Superfast Ferries]] for 310 million.<ref>{{fi icon}} [http://www.ts.fi/online/talous/96216.html Turun Sanomat: Ylivelkainen Tallink joutuu lykkäämään velanmaksua], retrieved 2009-12-15</ref>.
In December 2009 it was reported that company was struggling to repay its debts which had swelled to 1.1 billion euros. Fiscal year ending in August resulted in operating loss and it had to re-negotiate debt repayment schedules for years 2009-2011 with its 15 funding banks. The banks took more controlling role in company so it no longer can pay dividends, make investments or sign new contacts without approval of its creditors. It also has to pick up the pace in debt repayments if conditions improve and it has to look for options to sell or rent some of its ships. Most of the debts were acquired to purchase [[Silja Line]] for 470 million euros and [[Superfast Ferries]] for 310 million.<ref>{{fi icon}} [http://www.ts.fi/online/talous/96216.html Turun Sanomat: Ylivelkainen Tallink joutuu lykkäämään velanmaksua], retrieved 2009-12-15</ref>.


In November 2009 Tallink temporarily withdrew {{MS|Superfast VII}} and {{MS|Superfast VIII}} from the Germany–Finland service. The ships spent the 2009–2010 winter laid up in [[Kopli]], before re-commencing service between Helsinki and Rostock in April 2010.<ref name="Superfast VII" /><ref name="Superfast VIII" />
In November 2009 Tallink temporarily withdrew {{MS|Superfast VII}} and {{MS|Superfast VIII}} from the Germany–Finland service. The ships spent the 2009–2010 winter laid up in [[Kopli]], before re-commencing service between Helsinki and Rostock in April 2010.<ref name="Superfast VII" /><ref name="Superfast VIII" />

Revision as of 03:53, 10 August 2010

AS Tallink Grupp
Company typePublic (Nasdaq BalticTAL1T)
IndustryMaritime transportation
Founded1989
Headquarters,
Area served
Northern Europe
Key people
Enn Pant, Andres Hunt
ServicesPassenger transport, freight, cruises
RevenueIncrease 791.9 million Euro (2008/2009) [1]
Decrease -8.2 million Euro (2008/2009)
Number of employees
6.853 (avg. FY 2008/2009)
Websitewww.tallink.com
www.tallinksilja.com

Tallink (OMX: Nasdaq BalticTAL1T) is an Estonian shipping company currently operating Baltic Sea cruiseferries and ropax ships from Estonia to Finland, Estonia to Sweden, Latvia to Sweden and Finland to Germany. They also own Silja Line and a part of SeaRail[2].

History

Background

The original MS Tallink in Tallinn harbour, 1994.

History of the company known today as Tallink can be traced back to the year 1965 when the Soviet Union-based Estonian Shipping Company (ESCO) started passenger traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn with MS Vanemuine.[3] Regular around-the-year traffic was started in 1968 with MS Tallinn, which served on the route until she was replaced by the new MS Georg Ots in 1980.[4][5]

1989–1992

In May 1989 ESCO formed a new subsidiary, Laevandusühisettevõte Tallink, together with the Finnish Palkkiyhtymä Oy. In December of the same year ESCO and Palkkiyhtymä purchased MS Scandinavian Sky from SeaEscape, and the ship began traffic on the Helsinki—Tallinn route in January 1990 as MS Tallink.[6] Later in the same year the freighter MS Transestonia joined the Tallink on the Helsinki—Tallinn route[7] and Tallink was established as the name of the company as well as the main ship. At the same time ESCO still operated the Georg Ots in the same route, essentially competing with its own daughter company. This conflict was resolved in September 1991 when the Georg Ots was chartered to Tallink.[6] In the early 90's passenger numbers on Helsinki—Tallinn traffic were steadily increasing, and during winters between 1992 and 1995 Tallink chartered MS Saint Patrick II from Irish Ferries to increase capacity on the route.[8]

MS Meloodia, chartered from EstLine in 1995, introduced a blue hull colour to the Tallink fleet.

1993–2000

Tallink became a fully Estonian-owned company in 1993 when Palkkiyhtymä sold its shares of both the Tallink company and MS Tallink to ESCO.[6] At this time other companies were establishing themselves on the lucrative Helsinki—Tallinn traffic, including the Estonian New Line, owned by the Tallinn-based Inreko.[9] ESCO and Inreko saw no sense in competing with each other and in January 1994 Tallink and Inreko Laeva AS were merged into AS Eminre.[10] Tallink remained the marketing name for the company's fleet.[6][11] Later in the same year Inreko purchased MS Nord Estonia from EstLine (a daughter company of ESCO and the Swedish Nordström & Thulin Ab), renamed her MS Vana Tallinn and placed her in Helsinki—Tallinn traffic for Tallink.[12] Inreko also brought with them two fast hydrofoils, HS Liisa and HS Laura which began serving under the Tallink Express brand.[13] In 1994 Tallink also attempted traffic from Estonia to Germany for the first time, with two chartered ferries MS Balanga Queen and MS Ambassador II that were placed on the route Helsinki—Tallinn—Travemünde.[14][15]

In September 1994 AS Eminre's operations were divided into two companies, one that took care of the traffic to Germany (which was soon closed down) and AS Hansatee which took the Helsinki—Tallinn traffic and the Tallink name.[9][10] ESCO was clearly the dominant partner in Hansatee, controlling 45 % of the shares, whereas Inreko owned only 12,75 % (the remaining 42,25 % belonging to Eesti Ühispank, Estonia).[6] In 1995 Hansatee brought the first large ferry into Helsinki—Tallinn traffic when they chartered MS Mare Balticum from EstLine and renamed her MS Meloodia.[16] Following various disputes between ESCO and Inreko (most notably about the charter price of Vana Tallinn), Inreko sold their shares of AS Hansatee to ESCO in December 1996.[9] At the same time Inreko sold the Tallink Express hydrofoils to Linda Line, Estonia, and begun operating the Vana Tallinn on Helsinki—Tallinn traffic under the name TH Ferries.[9][12]

In 1997 a second large ferry was brought to Tallink's traffic when the company chartered MS Normandy from Stena Line.[17] To replace the lost hydrofoils, Hansatee purchased a new express catamaran in May 1997, which was named MS Tallink Express I.[6][18] At this time it was clear that two large ferries were needed for traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn, and when the Normandy's charter ended in December 1997 Tallink purchased MS Lion King from Stena Line, which entered traffic in February 1998 as MS Fantaasia.[19] In July of the same year Tallink purchased the freighter MS Kapella which opened a line from Paldiski to Kappelskär,[20] Tallink's first route to Sweden.[6] In October the original MS Tallink, which no longer conformed modern safety regulations, was sold.[21] Two months later Hansatee purchased their first fast ferry capable of carrying cars, HSC Tallink AutoExpress.[22]

2000–2006

The sister ships Romantika and Victoria I (pictured) were Tallink's first newbuildings, delivered in 2002 and 2004, respectively.

By the year 2000 ESCO had become the sole owner of EstLine, and in December 2000 EstLine's two ferries MS Regina Baltica and MS Baltic Kristina were chartered to Hansatee, and the line between Tallinn and Stockholm began to be marketed as a part of Tallink.[6][23] A few months earlier, in August 2000, Hansatee had ordered their first newbuild from the Finnish Aker Finnyards.[24] In June 2001 Tallink purchased HSC Tallink AutoExpress 2,[25] while next month EstLine was declared bankrupt.

In 2002 AS Hansatee changed its name into AS Tallink Grupp,[10] and in May of the same year the company took delivery of the brand new 2500-passenger cruiseferry MS Romantika, which was placed on Helsinki—Tallinn traffic.[6][24] In November of the same year the classic Georg Ots was sold to the government of Russia.[5] In 2004 three news ships joined Tallink's fleet, HSC Tallink AutoExpress 3[26] and HSC Tallink AutoExpress 4[27] alongside the Romantika's sister MS Victoria I which was placed on Tallinn—Stockholm route,[28] replacing MS Fantaasia which in turn started a new route from Helsinki to St. Petersburg via Tallinn. This route proved unprofitable and was terminated in January 2005.[19] Later in 2005 Tallink ordered a sister ship of the to-be delived MS Galaxy[29] and a fast ropax ferry from Aker Finnyards[30] as well as another ropax ferry from the Fincantieri yard in Italy.[31] On December 9, 2005, Tallink was listed at Tallinn Stock Exchanges.[6]

2006–present

In 2006, Tallink purchased the Baltic Sea operations of Superfast Ferries from Attica Group, opened a route between Riga and Stockholm[6] (with MS Fantaasia,[19] which was within a month replaced by MS Regina Baltica[32]), took delivery of the new MS Galaxy[33] which replaced Romantika on the Tallinn–Helsinki route (Romantika was transferred the Tallinn—Stockholm route).[24] At the same time AutoExpress was also withdrawn from service.[22] A few months later Tallink purchased rival Silja Line from Sea Containers Ltd.[6] In October of the same year the company expressed interest in making an offer to operate ferries on the state-subsidiarised routes between Gotland and the Swedish mainland for the period between 2009 and 2015.[34]

Baltic Princess, the second Galaxy-class ship, was delivered to Tallink in 2008. The Galaxy-class ships are in essence lenghtened versions of Romantika and Victoria I.

From the beginning of 2007 the former Superfast ships were moved under the Tallink brand and their route changed to Tallinn—Helsinki—Rostock.[35][36][37] In April of the same year Aker Yards delivered the fast cruiseferry MS Star that had been ordered in 2005.[30] With the delivery of the Star, Meloodia was chartered to Balearias, Spain for ten months and later sold,[16][38] while AutoExpress 3 and AutoExpress 4 were also withdrawn.[26][27] During April 2007 Tallink also ordered a third Galaxy-class cruiseferry from Aker Yards.[39]

Two new ships followed in 2008, with the fast cruiseferry MS Superstar delivered from Fincantieri and the second Galaxy-class ship, MS Baltic Princess, delivered from Aker Yards. Both ships were placed in service between Helsinki and Tallinn[31][29] With the delivery of the former, the last AutoExpress fast craft, AutoExpress 2, was withdrawn from Helsinki–Tallinn service.[25] Baltic Princess, meanwhile, replaced her sister ship Galaxy, which was transferred to the fleet of Silja Line. With the arrival of Galaxy MS Silja Festival was left without employment in the Silja fleet, and she was in turn transferred to Tallink's fleet, joining Regina Baltica on the Riga–Stockholm service.[40] In November 2008 one of three ships purchased from Superfast Ferries in 2006, MS Superfast IX, was chartered to Marine Atlantic, Canada for five years.[37] In April 2009 Tallink took delivery of it's last newbuilding (as of 2010), when MS Baltic Queen was delivered STX Europe (the former Aker Yards). The new ship was placed on the Tallinn–Mariehamn–Stockholm -service alongside Victoria I.[41] Romantika, that had been Victoria I's running mate since 2006, was in turn transferred to the Riga–Stockholm -route,[24] where she replaced Regina Baltica that was in turn chartered out to Acciona Trasmediterranea.[32]

File:Superstar1.jpg
Superstar was the second fast cruiseferry built for the Helsinki–Tallinn -service, delivered in 2008. Despite the similar name with her running mate Star, the two ships are of entirely different design.

In December 2009 it was reported that company was struggling to repay its debts which had swelled to 1.1 billion euros. Fiscal year ending in August resulted in operating loss and it had to re-negotiate debt repayment schedules for years 2009-2011 with its 15 funding banks. The banks took more controlling role in company so it no longer can pay dividends, make investments or sign new contacts without approval of its creditors. It also has to pick up the pace in debt repayments if conditions improve and it has to look for options to sell or rent some of its ships. Most of the debts were acquired to purchase Silja Line for 470 million euros and Superfast Ferries for 310 million.[42].

In November 2009 Tallink temporarily withdrew MS Superfast VII and MS Superfast VIII from the Germany–Finland service. The ships spent the 2009–2010 winter laid up in Kopli, before re-commencing service between Helsinki and Rostock in April 2010.[35][36]

Controversies

Ignored man overboard

In April 2006 Tallink's ferry MS Regina Baltica, en route from Tallinn to Stockholm, ignored when multiple passengers reported that a passenger had fallen overboard. The crew refused to stop the ship to search for the passenger and the 21 year-old Estonian male perished in the incident. Tallink later accepted no responsibility for the accident, emphasizing that none of the passengers confirmed actually seeing the man falling overboard or in the water.[43]

Employee abuse

In October 2006, the board of Tallink held a meeting on board their ship MS Silja Symphony. During the night, the party got out of control and became headline news in Sweden, Estonia and Finland. Media claimed that the board members assaulted personnel, abused them verbally and threatened to fire the whole crew when they tried to calm them down.

Fleet

Current fleet

See also Silja Line – Current fleet
Ship Type Built Entered
service
Route Tonnage1 Flag Notes
MS Baltic Princess Cruiseferry 2008 2008 TallinnHelsinki 48,915 GT  Estonia
MS Baltic Queen Cruiseferry 2009 2009 Tallinn—MariehamnStockholm 48,900 GT  Estonia
MS Regal Star Freighter 2000 2004 PaldiskiKapellskär 15,281 GRT  Estonia
MS Romantika Cruiseferry 2002 2002 Riga—Stockholm 39,864 GT  Latvia[44] First newbuild delivered to Tallink.
MS Sea Wind Ro-Ro 1972 1989 Turku—Stockholm 15,587 GRT  Sweden
MS Silja Festival Cruiseferry 1986 2008 Riga—Stockholm 34,414 GT  Latvia Transferred from Silja Line. "Silja" prefix retained in registered name.[45]
MS Star Fast ro-pax 2007 2007 Tallinn—Helsinki 36,250 GRT  Estonia
MS Superfast VII Fast ro-pax 2001 2006 Helsinki—Rostock 30,285 GT  Estonia
MS Superfast VIII Fast ro-pax 2001 2006 Helsinki—Rostock 30,285 GT  Estonia
MS Superstar Fast ro-pax 2008 2008 Tallinn—Helsinki 36,400 GT  Estonia
MS Victoria I Cruiseferry 2004 2004 Tallinn—Mariehamn—Stockholm 40,975 GT  Estonia
1May be specified in gross tonnage (GT) or gross register tons (GRT).

On charter

Ship Type Built In service Tonnage1 Notes
MS Atlantic Vision Fast ro-pax 2002 2006–2008 30,285 GT Since 2008 under charter to Marine Atlantic. Formerly Superfast IX.
MS Regina Baltica Cruiseferry 1980 2001–2009 13,878 GRT Under charter to Acciona Trasmediterranea May-September 2010.
1May be specified in gross tonnage (GT) or gross register tons (GRT).

Laid up vessels

Ship Type Built In service Tonnage1 Flag Notes
MS Vana Tallinn Ferry 1974 1994–2009 10,002 GT  Latvia Since April 2009 laid up in Kopli.
MS Kapella Ro-Ro 1974 1998–2008 7,564 GRT  Estonia Since October 2008 laid up in Tallinn.
1May be specified in gross tonnage (GT) or gross register tons (GRT).

Former vessels

Ship Built In service Tonnage1 Status as of 2009
MS Tallink 1972 1989–1996 10,341 GRT Scrapped in Alang, India, 2005
MS Transestonia 1972 1990–2000 2,386 GRT Scrapped in Alang, India, 2006
MS Saint Patrick II 1973 1992–1995 7,984 GRT Since 2002 MS C.T.M.A. Vacancier for Coopérative de transport maritime et aérien
MS Georg Ots 1980 1993–2000 12,549 GRT Since 2002 owned by St Petersburg Shipping
MS Corbiere
MS Apollo
1970 1994
1998
4,238 GRT Since 2000 MS Apollo, owned by Labrador Marine Inc
MS Balanga Queen 1968 1994 10,448 GRT Since 1994 MS Discovery Sun for Discovery Cruise Line
MS Ambassador II 1970 1994 7,993 GRT Since 1999 sails for Sterling Casino Lines
MS Meloodia 1979 1996–2006 17,955 GT Since 2007 MS ARV 1 Equinox Offshore Accommodation
MS Tallink Express I 1989 1997–2001 430 GRT Since 2008 MS Panormitis, owner unknown
MS Normandy 1981 1997 17,043 GRT Since 2008 owned by Equinox Offshore Accommodation
MS Fantaasia 1979 1997–2006 10,604 GT Laid up at Sandefjord, Norway since 2008 as MS Kongshavn
HSC Tallink Autoexpress 1996 1999–2006 5,308 GRT Since 2006 HSC Alcantara Dos, owned by Acciona Trasmediterranea
MS Baltic Kristina 1973 2001–2002 12,281 GRT Since 2007 MS Rigel for Ventouris Ferries
HSC Tallink AutoExpress 2 1997 2001–2007 5,307 GRT Since 2007 under charter to Consolidada de Ferrys until September 2009
HSC Tallink Autoexpress 3 1997 2004–2007 3,971 GRT Since 2007 HSC Queen Nefertiti for Arab Bridge Maritime Co
HSC Tallink Autoexpress 4 1996 2004–2007 3,971 GRT Since 2007 HSC Speedrunner II for Aegean Speed Lines
MS Galaxy 2006 2006–2008 48,915 GT Since 2008 sailing for Silja Line.
1May be specified in gross tonnage (GT) or gross register tons (GRT).

See also

References

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