ANEK welcomes newest arrival

Greece`s ANEK<.> Lines has taken delivery of its newest acquisition, the `Olympic Champion`, from the Norwegian shipyard Fosen. It is the first of two vessels ordered from Fosen, the total cost of which is 205 million euros, a sum being financed through a consortium of financial institutions headed by Chase Manhattan Bank.



The 204m-long ship, which has a 1,850 passenger capacity and can carry 120 trucks and 120 cars, operates at a maximum speed of 32 miles an hour. It features luxurious lounge areas, bars, a casino and pools. The second vessel is expected to be delivered in May 2001 in line with the Crete-based company`s fleet expansion.

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