Polish operator Polferries has kicked off its fleet renewal with a domestic ro-pax order.

The company has picked Szczecin shipyard Morska Stocznia Remontowa Gryfia for a newbuilding estimated to cost PLN 450m ($110m).

Delivery is set for 2019.

"It is a historical moment for us, because the last ferry commissioned by us was built in 1978. We are making new history now," CEO Piotr Redmerski told local media.

"We