After a sanctions-related hold-up, Havila Kystruten has finally taken ownership of two cruiseship newbuildings.

The Oslo-listed cruise outfit announced on Tuesday that it now owns the 640-berth Havila Pollux (built 2023) and the 640-berth Havila Polaris (built 2023) after the company secured new financing following the blacklisting of its old, Russian partner.

“The ships are wholly owned by the company and are registered in the Norwegian Ship Register NOR and now sail under the Norwegian flag,” Havila Kystruten said in a stock exchange filing.