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BBC News
11 hours ago
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Condor sells former Jersey and Guernsey passenger ferry to DFDS
A ferry which served the Channel Islands for nearly 30 years is to be repurposed to transport DFDS said the purchase of Condor's Commodore Goodwill would "enhance lifeline freight services connecting Jersey with Portsmouth and St Malo".Under the plans, Commodore Goodwill will be reflagged under the UK flag, and renamed Caesarea Trader in homage to Jersey's Latin name, vessel is 126 meters (43ft) long, has a cargo capacity of 1250 cubic metres, the equivalent of about 80 trailers. It will be renovated ahead of its launch later this year, replacing the MV Arrow, the leased vessel currently transporting Jersey's freight, said DFDS."We are delighted to be able to announce the acquisition of Goodwill, " said Chris Parker, the company's Jersey route director."We are working hard to get it ready for service and in the meantime MV Arrow and her crew will continue to provide an excellent service for the island."
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Jersey ferry firm performance rated positive, minister says
Less than 5% of a ferry firm's sailings in Jersey have been cancelled in the first three months of operation, according to new figures. The statistics released by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development Deputy Kirsten Morel related to high-speed, passenger and car sailings run by DFDS, which launched ferry routes in Jersey in figures also showed 13% of the firm's freight sailings had been said overall "performance is positive" for DFDS, with 10 sailings cancelled out of 456 since the service began. Concerns had been raised over the cancellation of some sailings by DFDS including changes to the service to accommodate football fans travelling to the Muratti football match in Guernsey in about the cancellation of two Portsmouth sailings for the match have been lodged in the States by Scrutiny Liaison Committee member Deputy Montfort asked how the decision was made, what compensation was given to any passengers and if reputational damage had been has until 23 June to respond.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
DFDS will measure demand as inter-island ferry arrives
The first inter-island ferry operated by DFDS has arrived in company's route director for Jersey, Chris Parker, said staff were "looking forward to seeing how many people we get on" before deciding whether to extend the route currently operates on Mondays only until August and Mr Parker said it was great islanders had a choice of services from different added: "It just takes time to get things right, to get permits issued, to get the planning done for the vessel." 'Promoting both islands' DFDS ran an inter-island ferry for this year's Muratti football Parker said the weekly service would also offer overseas visitors another option for travelling between the two said: "Ferry is just a tremendous way to travel."When we're promoting Jersey, we're also promoting Guernsey because people want to travel between both islands, particularly if they are coming from further afield."Murray Norton, chief executive of Jersey Chamber of Commerce, said: "The introduction of another inter-island service is another important component for both islands for a variety of travellers, either on business, leisure or sporting travel. "It will undoubtedly add visitors, who will spend at on-island businesses".
BBC News
4 days ago
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Man had to sleep in wheelchair due to broken lift on ferry
A man who is quadriplegic said he had to sleep in his wheelchair overnight after a broken lift on a Jersey passenger ferry meant he had to travel on another Bedding from Jersey, who has paralysis in four limbs, said he had been told by ferry company DFDS the lift would be fixed before he was due to travel at the end of May. He was moved to an overnight ferry due to delays in the repair work, and said it was "not suitable" and "too much inconvenience". A spokesperson for DFDS said they "understand the importance of accessible travel" and the repairs were expected to be completed by 31 July. 'Huge inconvenience' The passenger lift on the Levante Jet ferry has been out of service since Bedding said: "It was a huge inconvenience."It was a bit of a disaster really. It's just not suitable for myself."He added: "I had to stay in my wheelchair overnight, so I had to sleep in my chair because it's just the hassle of getting a hoist into the cabin, to get out of my chair for that amount of time is not really feasible."Nick Bradford, who has mobility problems, also had issues with the broken lift. He said he was unaware the lift was out of order, and had to use the stairs "with difficulty". "What they should have done was told me when they booked it but they didn't," Mr Bradford said. "They knew it was out of order. "I would have actually changed the holiday until it was working but I couldn't now because it was too late." The manager of a Jersey hotel which caters for visitors with disabilities and mobility problems said some bookings have been cancelled due to the lift Martin from Maison des Landes said it was costing the hotel "thousands of pounds" in cancellations."The majority of our guests come by boat, 75%," Mr Martin said."It's a better experience going by the boat, rather than flying and people do like it. So we are at the mercy of the boat operators." In a statement, DFDS said the required parts needed were "bespoke and must be specifically manufactured for this specific vessel". A spokesperson added: "We understand the importance of accessible travel and are committed to supporting all our passengers. "Those who have registered accessibility needs with DFDS will be contacted directly and offered alternative travel arrangements."
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4 days ago
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Man had to sleep in wheelchair due to broken lift
A man who is quadriplegic said he had to sleep in his wheelchair overnight after a broken lift on a Jersey passenger ferry meant he had to travel on another vessel. James Bedding from Jersey, who has paralysis in four limbs, said he had been told by ferry company DFDS the lift would be fixed before he was due to travel at the end of May. He was moved to an overnight ferry due to delays in the repair work, and said it was "not suitable" and "too much inconvenience". A spokesperson for DFDS said they "understand the importance of accessible travel" and the repairs were expected to be completed by 31 July. The passenger lift on the Levante Jet ferry has been out of service since April. Mr Bedding said: "It was a huge inconvenience. "It was a bit of a disaster really. It's just not suitable for myself." He added: "I had to stay in my wheelchair overnight, so I had to sleep in my chair because it's just the hassle of getting a hoist into the cabin, to get out of my chair for that amount of time is not really feasible." Nick Bradford, who has mobility problems, also had issues with the broken lift. He said he was unaware the lift was out of order, and had to use the stairs "with difficulty". "What they should have done was told me when they booked it but they didn't," Mr Bradford said. "They knew it was out of order. "I would have actually changed the holiday until it was working but I couldn't now because it was too late." The manager of a Jersey hotel which caters for visitors with disabilities and mobility problems said some bookings have been cancelled due to the lift problems. Steve Martin from Maison des Landes said it was costing the hotel "thousands of pounds" in cancellations. "The majority of our guests come by boat, 75%," Mr Martin said. "It's a better experience going by the boat, rather than flying and people do like it. So we are at the mercy of the boat operators." In a statement, DFDS said the required parts needed were "bespoke and must be specifically manufactured for this specific vessel". A spokesperson added: "We understand the importance of accessible travel and are committed to supporting all our passengers. "Those who have registered accessibility needs with DFDS will be contacted directly and offered alternative travel arrangements." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Two high-speed ferries revealed for Jersey DFDS
