"superfast x" entered service for superfast ferries on 27 february 2002 on the hanko–rostock route. she remained on that route until 19 april 2002, when she was laid up in kiel at hdw. on 17 may 2002, she re-entered service, on the rosyth–zeebrugge route. in january and february 2004, "superfast x" was rebuilt at fosen mekaniske verksted, fosen, norway with additional passenger berths. on 7 august 2006, superfast ferries announced it had sold "superfast x" to veolia transport for €112 million. the ship was delivered to her new owners on 12 february 2007 and renamed "jean nicoli".