BOREAS SOYA © Heart Land Ferry
BOREAS SOYA retires after 23 years with Heart Land Ferry
FerryHeart Land Ferry's BOREAS SOYA made her last sailing on 31 October after 23 years on the routes between Wakkanai and the islands of Rishiri and Rebun in northern Hokkaido. The three island towns and the city of Wakkanai held farewell ceremonies at the ferry terminals in Oshidomari, Kafuka and Wakkanai.
During her career, the 3,578 GRT ferry carried about 3.91 million passengers and sailed about 1.617 million kilometres, the equivalent of 40 times round the Earth.
Her services will be taken over by the newbuild TROLLIUS SOYA, which is due to enter service next spring and holds similar capacities. BOREAS SOYA was retired ahead of the winter timetable that started in November.
© Shippax
nov 12 2026
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