The MV Nicolaos arrived in Malta on Monday morning to join the Gozo Channel fleet, bringing up the total of ships to four.
The ro-ro ferry, in Gozo Channel colours, arrived from Greece.
It was leased by Gozo Channel Limited following an increase in passenger and car crossings.
The ship was chartered together with its crew on a short lease while Gozo Channel seeks a more suitable vessel for longer use.
The Nicolaos was built in 1987.
Photos Alenka Falzon