STX Finland, the Finnish unit of STX Europe that again is part of the STX Business Group of South Korea, has signed an agreement with Fjord Line, the Norwegian ferry company, regarding extensive refurbishment and alterations to the ropax ferry Bergensfjord, STX Finland said in a statement.

Areas currently occupied by cabins will be converted into public areas, the duty free shop will be expanded and the ship’s café and restaurant areas will be enhanced and expanded. Falkum Hansen Design, the Norwegian interior designers, are responsible for the new interiors.

The work will be carried out at the Rauma yard of STX Finland and final agreement is subject to the approval of the boars of the two companies. Once the work that will take four months have been completed, the ship will enter service between Sandefjord in Norway and Stromstad in Sweden.