Fast Lines’ New Vessel Fast Anna Sofia Makes Inaugural Visit to Drogheda Port
Fast Lines’ newest vessel, Fast Anna Sofia, has made its inaugural call to Port of Drogheda today, marking another milestone in the long-standing trading relationship between the Belgian shipping company and Drogheda Port.
The vessel is one of two new ships recently launched by Fast Lines in Antwerp and is named in honour of Scheers family member Anna Sophia. The investment represents a significant commitment by the company to the future of short-sea shipping and the continued strengthening of trade links between Belgium and Ireland.
To commemorate the vessel’s first visit, the Captain of Fast Anna Sofia, Capt Mirek Kieca, was presented with traditional gifts of bread, Oriel salt and Drogheda Port honey from the ports indigenous black honey bees — symbolic tokens of welcome and friendship.
Speaking on the occasion, Drogheda Port welcomed the continued investment by Fast Lines and highlighted the importance of the company’s regular services in supporting regional trade and connectivity.
The new vessels are expected to become regular visitors to Drogheda, transporting a wide range of break-bulk import and export cargoes and further enhancing the port’s role as a key hub for Irish and European trade.
The arrival of Fast Anna Sofia underlines the enduring partnership between Fast Lines and Drogheda Port and reflects growing confidence in the future of sustainable short-sea shipping services between Ireland and continental Europe.;
