On the route, Pan Marine will use the 1997-built “Visentini” Mark I/first-generation superstructure RoPax PAN LILY, which - as previously reported by Shippax - in early October 2025 was taken over from StraitNZ/Blue Bridge, who had employed the vessel as STRAIT FERONIA between New Zealand’s two main islands.

STRAIT FERONIA became surplus after the purchase of the larger and newer “Visentini” Mark I/Flex Bow RoPax STENA LIVIA from Stena Line. PAN LILY will operate four fixed sailings weekly with seven-hour crossings, supporting freight with up to 130 trucks and 100 cars per trip.

The service strengthens connectivity across Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and Iraq, with long-term potential for extended corridors into Europe. One of PAN LILY’s sisters, the likewise 1997-built PELAGOS EXPRESS, operated by UME Shipping, is also operated in the same Egypt-Saudi Arabia corridor.

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