MYSTAR © RMC

Rauma shipyard will deliver MYSTAR to Tallink on 7 December 2022

FerryTallink Superfast Ltd, a subsidiary of AS Tallink Grupp, took delivery of the new fast passenger ferry MYSTAR from Rauma Marine Constructions shipyard on 7 December.

MYSTAR arrived from its last sea trial last weekend. The results of the trial were good, and the previous technical findings were sorted out. The newest vessel in the Baltic Sea, MYSTAR, have therefore now been delivered to Tallink.

The first commercial voyage of MYSTAR will take place on 13 December 2022, departing from Tallinn to Helsinki at 1.30 pm local time.

“I want to thank Tallink for their excellent cooperation which has allowed us to bring the project to completion together despite challenging circumstances. I would also like to thank the partners and the classification society. MYSTAR represents Finland’s strong expertise in shipbuilding. It has been an honour to design and build such a technologically advanced vessel that upholds sustainable values. We wish MYSTAR the best of luck with the sailings,” says Mika Heiskanen, CEO, RMC.

“We are very pleased that this week we can welcome and receive into our fleet its newest member and the brightest star on the Baltic Sea, MYSTAR. Her much-awaited arrival marks the beginning of yet another new era for the Tallinn-Helsinki route, with customer service standards now even higher, passenger comfort even greater and sustainability even more at the heart of our operations. The world has changed a lot since we began construction in the spring of 2020, and there have been many challenges along the way. We have, however, been successful in tackling these challenges, and are excited that MYSTAR is now completed. We welcome everyone to board the ship beginning 13 December. I want to thank the whole Tallink MYSTAR project team, Rauma Shipyard and all our partners who have contributed to making our dream of the brightest new star on the Baltic Sea a reality,” says Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp.

The construction of the largest car and passenger ferry in the history of RMC began in April 2020. In 2021, the keel of the vessel was laid and the main engines as well as the tanks for LNG fuel were installed. The ship received its name in August 2021, when it was christened MYSTAR by the President of the Republic of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid.

MYSTAR’s crew of 208 is headed by three captains in total - masters Vahur Ausmees, Aivar Moorus and Ain Aksalu.

The construction of the vessel cost EUR 247 million and is financed with a loan of EUR 196,3 million from KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH. Finnish export credit agency “Finnvera” guarantees 95 per cent of this post-delivery buyer credit.

MYSTAR's shore-to-ship power solution is a part of Twin-Port 3 measure and is co-financed from the EU The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

On board MYSTAR, there will be four different travel classes – the standard Star Class, upgraded Comfort Class, exclusive Business Lounge and the novel Platinum Lounge offering even more privacy. There is a 2500 m² Traveller Superstore shopping area through two decks with modern self-service solutions, and seven restaurants, cafes and bars. A children’s playroom, an area for older kids with gaming equipment, a large winter garden and a kennel for the pets on garage level.