MARITIME LINK BETWEEN CYPRUS AND GREECE + DALEELA ferry

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Cyprus issued one stamp for the opning of a ferry service between Cyprus and Greece. The stamp shows the route of the service, and a ferry that looks more a stylized ferry ship than the DALEELA, the ferry in this service.
After 21 years, the maritime passenger connection between Cyprus and Greece is becoming a reality in view of the fact that the first voyage of M/V DALEELA will take place on the 19th of June 2022 from the port of Limassol, thus inaugurating the new service, which was a goal that was set by the Ministry of Shipping in the context of 35 actions regarding the Cyprus Shipping Industry. We set sail for Piraeus and the rest of Europe! Our fellow citizens, persons who are afraid to fly, students, disabled persons, those who would like to travel to Greece by car, motorcycle or bicycle as well as all Cyprus citizens, will now be able to use an alternative means of connection and travel to Greece by sea! Furthermore, we are strengthening Cyprus’ maritime tourism by attracting persons from Greece to Cyprus as well European citizens on a wider scale. This is a project with added value which aims at cultivating a culture of civil society, especially for young persons, so that they can fall in love with the sea even more, so that they can get closer to ships, get to know about shipping, obtain experience in maritime transport and enjoy the benefits of this Service! A Strong Shipping Industry means a Stronger Cyprus! After 21 years, the maritime passenger connection between Cyprus and Greece is becoming a reality in view of the fact that the first voyage of M/V DALEELA will take place on the 19th of June 2022 from the port of Limassol, thus inaugurating the new service, which was a goal that was set by the Ministry of Shipping in the context of 35 actions regarding the Cyprus Shipping Industry. We set sail for Piraeus and the rest of Europe! Our fellow citizens, persons who are afraid to fly, students, disabled persons, those who would like to travel to Greece by car, motorcycle or bicycle as well as all Cyprus citizens, will now be able to use an alternative means of connection and travel to Greece by sea! Furthermore, we are strengthening Cyprus’ maritime tourism by attracting persons from Greece to Cyprus as well as European citizens on a wider scale. This is a project with added value that aims at cultivating a culture of civil society, especially for young people, so that they can fall in love with the sea even more so that they can get closer to ships, get to know about shipping, obtain experience in maritime transport and enjoy the benefits of this Service! A Strong Shipping Industry means a Stronger Cyprus!
https://www.cypruspost.post/en/maritime-link
Cyprus 2022 0.64E sg?, Scott?

DALEELA: Built as a (Pax/RoRo) under yard No 333 by Kanda Zosensho KK, Kawajiri, Japan for the Hankyu Ferries KK, Kobe, Japan.
24 July 1990 laid down.
20 November 1990 launched as the NEW AKASHI.
Tonnage 14,988 grt, 5,155 dwt, dim185,5 x 26.80 x 6.25m, length bpp. 171.0m.
Powered by two 9-cyl. Pielstick diesel engines, 20,260 kW. Twin screws, speed 22.6 knots.
Passenger accommodation for 698 passengers in 386 cabins, and deck space for 110 cars.
15 March 1991 delivered to Hankyu Ferries KK, Kobe, Japan. IMO No 9001306.
Thereafter used in the service between Shinmoji – Kobe.
July 2010 sold to Golden Spring Enterprise, Panama, renamed GRAND PEACE.
Used in service between China and South Korea.
10 July 2019 sold to Weihai Jiadong International Shipping Co. Panama, renamed DALEELA.
21 November 2019, sold to Oteriomo Shipping Co, Ltd, Amman, Jordan. Under Cyprus flag, home port Limassol.
March 2021, sold to Ntiolio Shipping Co Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus, not renamed.
August 2021, sold to Oteriomo Shipping Co, Ltd, Amman, Jordan, still under Cyprus flag and not renamed. Homeport Limassol.
19 June 2022 maiden voyage in the service between Limassol and Piraeus, Greece, Operated by Scandro Holding.
The Cypriot government has committed to funding the connection with EUR 5,5 million per year for a period of three years and a total of EUR 16,5 million.
Duration of the voyage 30 hours, with a Passenger capacity of 400 and 100 vehicles.Tonnage 24,112Grt.
She will only be in this service during the summer months, for 2022 22 round trips were scheduled.

Her position in November 1922 is Safaga, Egypt. Most probably will be used in the pilgrim trade between Egypt and Saudi Arabia this winter.

https://www.cypruspost.post/en/maritime-link https://www.faktaomfartyg.se/new_akashi_1991.htm Miramar.
Cyprus 2022 0.64 Euro, Scott?