By
Alex Smith |
Tallink Silja Line’s ropax ferry Silja Symphony will undergo scheduled technical maintenance from 7 to 28 January 2026.
The 2,852-passenger cruise ferry, built in 1991 by Masa-Yards, will visit the BLRT shipyard in Klaipėda, Lithuania, for a planned dry-docking. During the docking, the vessel’s integrated automation and navigation systems will be upgraded, alongside routine maintenance of underwater structures.
“At Tallink, we prioritise innovations that reduce fuel consumption and increase the efficiency of our ships because this directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions,” said Captain Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik, head of ship management at Tallink Grupp. “For example, in addition to the upgrade of essential automation and navigation system, Silja Symphony will be equipped with the innovative Kongsberg EcoPower control system, which optimises propeller pitch and main engine load and operation, thereby improving the ship's efficiency and safety of operations.”
Further work during the maintenance period will include upgrades to the integrated navigation and radar system, the fire detection system and the public address system. A Wi-Fi network covering cabins and public areas will also be installed.
While the vessel is in dry dock, maintenance will be carried out on underwater components including valves, seawater systems, the stern thruster and stabilisers. Additional work that cannot be undertaken while the ship is in service will also be completed, including maintenance and renewal of window panels in the large stern window area.
"All of this will contribute to ensuring that Silja Symphony is in good shape for its 35th birthday at the end of May 2026 and will continue to offer a pleasant and safe cruise experience between Finland and Sweden for many years to come," said Tuulik.
Silja Symphony, which is 203 metres long with a beam of 31.5 metres and a service speed of 21 knots, will depart for Klaipėda on 7 January 2026 after arriving in Stockholm from Helsinki. The vessel is scheduled to return to service on 29 January 2026, departing Stockholm at 16:45 for Helsinki.
During the docking period, the ship’s sister vessel Silja Serenade will operate the Helsinki–Stockholm route according to its regular schedule, with departures from Helsinki on odd-numbered days and from Stockholm on even-numbered days.