MV Borealis departed Cammell Laird after spending two weeks in dry dock no.5.
Over the weekend, MV Borealis departed Cammell Laird after spending two weeks in dry dock no.5.
The vessel, operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, underwent a multi-million pound programme of works including steel repairs, an overhaul of the shafts and propellers as well a new application of underwater paint.
After departing the facility on Saturday, the vessel was ready to return to service on Sunday, welcoming guests back for its Northern Lights Cruise to Norway, departing from Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
David McGinley, CEO of Cammell Laird, said: "Cammell Laird was delighted to welcome Borealis and her crew to our facility, and be given the opportunity to showcase Cammell Laird's ship repair capabilities.
"It took over 150 members of the Cammell Laird workforce, including apprentices, to complete the programme of works - which injected well in excess of a million pounds into the local economy.
"Contracts such as these deliver significant economic value to the Liverpool City Region and we look forward to welcoming the Borealis again as well as other members of the Fred. Olsen Fleet."
Peter Deer, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said: “I would like to thank the people of Liverpool, Birkenhead and Cammell Laird for looking after our ship Borealis during her time in dry dock.
“We’ve been sailing from Liverpool for almost 20 years and we’re so proud to have this fantastic city as Borealis’ homeport. We cherish the relationship we have with the people in the area, whether that be our guests, our colleagues at Cruise Liverpool or the men and women of Cammell Laird that have worked hard to get Borealis in top condition for her upcoming sailings.
“As a family-run cruise line, we know how important it is to support local communities and we hope to continue to build these relationships in and around Liverpool.”