 In the late 60s Finnlines developed the "Finnflow" cargo-handling system, which resulted in the building of the company's first RORO freighters MS "Finncarrier", MS "Hans Gutzeit" and MS "Finnfellow".In 1973 Finnlines purchased MS "Stena Atlantica" from Stena Line and renamed her MS "Finnpartner", for service to Germany alongside the "Finnhansa".During the winter season the second "Finnpartner" was sent cruising to the Mediterranean.