Commenting on the acquisition, Seatruck CEO Kevin Hobbs said, 'This is an important strategic move for Seatruck. There is a significant lack of this type of tonnage in the marketplace. In purchasing the two ferries, we will be better placed to continue to expand our operations in coming years. The sister ships are well proven and reliable. We look forward to welcoming them into our fleet.'

By the middle of next year, Seatruck Ferries will control a fleet of eight vessels, including four newbuilds from Spain, the ferries 'Riverdance' and 'Moondance' and the two new purchases, Arrow and Triumph. Initially, the latter will continue on their current charters. Arrow is on charter to Norfolk Line, operating from Heysham on the Irish Sea routes, while Triumph is on charter to Balearia.

The addition of Arrow and Triumph is another milestone in Seatruck’s rapid development. It follows the September takeover of Celtic Link’s Dublin-Liverpool route.  Later this year will see the entry into service of the newbuilding 'Clipper Point' on the Warrenpoint - Heysham route. In the future, at the conclusion of their current commitments, Arrow and Triumph may be deployed as additional vessels on Irish Sea routes.