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DOVER STRAIT: Rival bids for SeaFrance

The joint DFDS/Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ take-over initiative for SeaFrance is one of three bids to be considered in Paris towards the end of October,...

DOVER-CALAIS: Channel ro-ro laid up

P&O Ferries took Dover-Calais freight vessel European Seaway (1999/22,986gt) out of service on 30 September. The company explained: ‘This commercial decision will help us...

ENGLISH CHANNEL: New blades for Dunkirk trio

DFDS is investing in new propeller blades for the three ferries in service between Dover and Dunkirk with the aim of reducing bunker consumption...

ISLE OF WIGHT: Wight Ryder service disrupted

Engine troubles with Wight Ryder II (pictured) meant cancellations and changes to Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Ryde passenger service in late August. Solent and Wight Line’s Solent...

IRISH SEA: Stena names for quartet

The four vessels in Stena Line’s acquisition of Irish Sea routes have received new names. Heysham-Belfast freight ro-ro Scotia Seaways became Stena Scotia, route...

DOVER STRAIT: Joint DFDS-LDA bid for SeaFrance

DFDS and LD Lines owners Louis Dreyfus Armateurs have made a bid for the assets of SeaFrance, subject to conditions including approval by relevant...
Ships Montly - January 2024
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