Danish ferry operator Molslinjen will take over the operation of ferry services between Strömstad and the Koster Islands from September 27.
Operating under the name Kosterlinjen, the service connects the Swedish mainland to Sydkoster and Nordkoster, two car-free islands situated in Sweden's deepest fjord near Norway.
Norwegian shipping company Torghatten originally won the tender from public transport authority Västtrafik before transferring operational responsibility to Molslinjen, with both companies owned by Nordic Ferry Infrastructure.
Under the public transport agreement, Västtrafik manages ticketing, timetables, and customer service, while Molslinjen oversees daily maritime operations.
Catering to permanent residents and seasonal visitors, the route provides transit for passengers, small hand-carried goods, pets, mopeds, and bicycles.
"The ferries are the only ones in the entire Molslinjen that do not carry cars at all, so it is a different and exciting task that we are looking forward to tackling," said Molslinjen Chief Executive Officer Carsten Jensen.
Fleet operations will utilise two existing vessels, Kostersund and Kosterbris.
Two new electric vessels currently under construction at a Finnish shipyard will arrive in early 2027, with each vessel designed to carry 255 passengers inside and outside alongside space for at least 30 bicycles.
