P
er in other ship projects. Still, Uusitalo is
roject Manager Markku Uusitalo says
“The ferry started sailing off to Do-
that the delivery ceremony was “busi-
ver at 6.30 p.m. with assistance of the
ness as usual” for the Rauma shipyard.
icebreaker m/s Nordica,” reports Uusitalo.
“It’s not like I’m the one building
Representing the customer, P&O Fleet Di-
For Uusitalo, however, the sight of the fer-
the ship; the project manager steers the
rector John Garner, P&O lawyer Susan
ry leaving the shipyard was special in the
project along and monitors its progress
Kitchin and Newbuilding Programme Man-
sense that it was his first “baby”:
along the way.”
quick to downplay his own role:
ager Mike Langley were present at the cer-
“These two ferries are the first project
emony. Shortly after noon, the flag aboard
where I’m serving as the project manager,”
BIGGEST IN THE CHANNEL
the vessel was changed to signify transi-
he confirms, adding that previously he has
The Spirit of Britain will be the largest fer-
tion of ownership.
served as the technical production manag-
ry operating in the English Channel. The
Photos: STX Europe
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