 DFDS Seaways renewed its fleet in 2006, purchasing MS "King of Scandinavia" and MS "Princess of Norway" to replace the last ships still in service that dated from the 1970s.The company has acquired a reputation for purchasing used ships, as well as for taking over the build contracts or taking delivery of newbuilds originally ordered by other companies.The last time DFDS Seaways ordered a newbuild of its own was in 1978.