 The following year the company expanded further, opening a line between Pori and Sundsvall, however it proved unprofitable and was cancelled the following year.In 1976, Vaasa-Umeå purchased MS "Viking 3" from Rederi Ab Sally, and reused the name "Wasa Express" for her.During the following decade three of her sister ships would also find their way into Vaasa-Umeå's fleet.