The main purpose of this docking is to carry out maintenance on the underwater hull, which includes cleaning it and renewing the coating that reduces water resistance to maintain the good hydrodynamic properties of the ship. Other work that can only be done when the ship is in dry dock, will also be carried out, such as renewing some seawater pipes and valves.

The most notable construction project visible to passengers is the additional new entrance being built on deck 7. This will enable the ship to change its berth in the Port of Helsinki in the future. This change is due to extensive renovation and infrastructure works that are carried out at the Port of Helsinki’s West Harbour over the coming years, as additional yard and berth space is required for the vessels.

During VICTORIA I's docking, passengers can travel between Estonia and Finland on the fast, comfortable and almost entirely biofuel-powered shuttle ships MYSTAR and MEGASTAR. Once the docking work is complete, the VICTORIA I will resume her usual route. The first departure is scheduled for 15 March at 6:35 p.m. from Helsinki to Tallinn.

All Tallink Grupp vessels are regularly maintained in accordance with international regulations and the company's high technical and safety standards. Passenger ships must dock at least twice every five years.     

VICTORIA I:
Year of construction: 2004, Aker Finnyards, Rauma, Finland
Length: 192.9m
Width: 29m
Speed: 22 knots
Cabins: 739
The ship can accommodate 2,500 passengers
VICTORIA I has numerous entertainment and dining venues, shops, saunas, a conference centre, a children's area, etc.

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