2008 Onwards: Marine Atlantic Service
The Superfast IX ceased service with Tallink on 31 August 2008 and subsequently sailed to Luonnonmaan telakka (Turku Repair Yard) in Naantali, Finland for reconstruction into her new service. The changes made included the installation more powerful bow thrusters, rebuilding the bow and stern ramps as well as refurbishing the interiors. The ship was renamed MV Atlantic Vision in November 2008. The reconstruction was completed on 14 November 2008, and on the same date the ship was officially delivered to Marine Atlantic.
The Atlantic Vision arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland on 7 December 2008. During the crossing from Finland to Canada the ship suffered damage to the bow with a part of the front loading ramp breaking off and paint peeling from the bow. The clam doors protecting the cardeck were undamaged. A renaming ceremony was held for the ship on 11 December 2008, although she had officially been renamed already during the previous month.
There are still Estonian language instructions on the vehicle decks boilers from the ferry's homeland port in Estonia, as well as Superfast pictures and wallpapers in the Children's Playroom and near the restaurant.
The Atlantic Vision entered service on the Port-aux-Basques—North Sydney route on 1 April 2009. In the summer months, the ship also operates on the North Sydney - Argentia Route.
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