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Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Riina Sikkut (SDE) says the state will pass on an opportunity to purchase four ferries which connect the mainland of Estonia with its major islands.
Any additional, newly-built ferry to serve Estonia's two main islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, will need to use teach and fuel which fits in with environmental requirements, the state says.
As the western Estonian islands are popular destinations during the looming Midsummer holidays, additional ferry tips will be added over the coming days, the Transport Administration said.
Ferry ticket prices between the mainland and the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa will rise from March 1 in a move which on local government leader says was made over the heads of authorities and businesses on the islands. The price rises do not apply to island residents.
Authorities are investigating an incident last December which forced the MS Megastar ro-ro ferry to turn back to port shortly after departing Tallinn, following engine failure.