Scotline observed the time-honoured tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow of the vessel, the 10th in its fleet, which was built at the GS Yard BV in Groningen.

Scotline customers, including a number of agents, merchants, importers and sawmillers, took the opportunity to tour the 88m-long ship, which has a timber-fitted capacity of about 5,500m3.

A dinner was later held at Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, with managing director Peter Millatt thanking customers for their support over the years and reflecting on the growth of the company.