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(From Lloyds List)

Byline: Jerry Frank

FINNISH ferry operator Viking Line and shipbuilder Aker Yards have firmed up plans to build a new passenger ferry with a price tag of €120m-€ 130m ($141m-$153m) and options for two sisterships.

Viking and Finnish shipbuilding division Aker Finnyards yesterday confirmed the letter of intent announced last week to build the passenger ferry for delivery in January 2008.

The former Masa-Yards facility in Helsinki, which this summer was told ...

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