Seatruck CEO Kevin Hobbs said, 'This is another important strategic move for Seatruck. There remains a significant lack of this type of tonnage in the marketplace. In acquiring the four ferries, we have the opportunity to maximise their commercial potential in the coming years, both in our own services and on the open market. These sister ships are well proven and reliable. We look forward to welcoming the additional two into our fleet.'

By mid-2008 Seatruck Ferries will control a fleet of 10 vessels, four newbuilds from Spain, the ferries 'Riverdance' and 'Moondance' and the four recent purchases, Arrow, Triumph, Challenge and Shield. Arrow is on charter to Norfolk Line, operating from Heysham on the Irish Sea routes. The Triumph is on charter to Balearia.

Seatruck’s rapid development over the past 12 months also includes the September takeover of Celtic Link’s Dublin-Liverpool route. The newbuild 'Clipper Point' will soon enter service on the Warrenpoint-Heysham route.