There has been a steep decline in Ireland - UK ferry traffic this year , Stena Line is on record as saying it sees this decline continuing for at least the next 3-5 years and is adjusting its fleet accordingly , dont forget that Rosslare - UK ferry traffic increased by 20% when Cork - Swansea service ceased , with that service comming back on stream in March Stena Believes that smaller ships out of Rosslare are the way forward.