Ferry News Archive
Yarmouth Lymington Ferry Route Back On Course
Date: 05 Dec 2008 00:00 Source: Isle of Wight County PressThreats to the future of the West Wight ferry route look to be over and the new larger ferries will be introduced to the crossing in the new year thanks to an agreement between Wightlink and Lymington Harbour Commission (LHC).
The two parties reached agreement at a meeting last week following weeks of debate over the introduction of the Wight Light class of bigger ferries - a debate which reached parliament. Media statements were sent out on behalf of both parties on Wednesday, explaining the next stage for introduction of the ferries.
The new vessels, Wight Light and Wight Sky, are currently involved in a comprehensive risk assessment that is nearing completion, and all the safety recommendations arising to date have been accepted by Wightlink. Outstanding trials will be completed as soon as possible and Wightlink has clarified its intention the new vessels should enter service in January, prior to the withdrawal of the passenger safety certificates on the existing 35-year-old ferries.
Pending completion of the risk assessment and consultation with stakeholders, the new ferries will operate under an Interim Safe Operating Profile, the terms of which have been accepted by Wightlink.Wightlink stated that, following extensive studies, it was satisfied the new vessels would have no material impact on the environment and in respect of emissions will represent a considerable improvement over the old vessels.
Island MP Andrew Turner, who had supported the route as a lifeline service for Islanders that must be retained, said this week: "I am very glad with goodwill and compromise on both sides there seems to be progress in the right direction. It is very welcome news."
More Ferry News from directferries.co.uk
Date: 18 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries
Travel to France this Summer with Brittany Ferries by car with an additional passenger from just £175 return or from £87.50 return if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).
Date: 14 May 2012 Source: Grandi Navi Veloci
Italian ferry giant Grandi Navi Veloci have opened 2 new services connecting France with Morocco.
Date: 08 May 2012 Source: Brittany Ferries
Spend up to 2 days in France from just £99 return when you travel with Brittany Ferries by car and take an additional passenger or from £49.50 if you travel by motorbike (rider and pillion).
Date: 05 May 2012 Source: Corsica Sardinia Ferries
If you're planning on travelling to Corsica, Sardinia or Elba this Summer with Corsica Sardinia Ferries then take a look at our new ship guides and find out what it's like onboard before you travel!
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: DFDS Seaways
Take your car by ferry to France with DFDS Seaways from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais from just £19 return.
Date: 01 May 2012 Source: P&O Ferries
Spend up to 5 days abroad and pay just £49 return when you travel from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries.
Date: 30 April 2012 Source: Toremar
Italian ferry operator Toremar is now available to be booked online across the direct ferries network.
Date: 25 April 2012 Source: P&O Irish Sea
Take your car on the ferry between Scotland and Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!
Date: 18 April 2012 Source: Stena Line
Take your car on any ferry to Northern Ireland or Ireland with Stena Line and take a second passenger for FREE – a saving of up to £50 on a return crossing!
Date: 16 April 2012 Source: Irish Ferries
You can now save up to 30% when you take the ferry to Ireland between Monday and Thursday in April and May with Irish Ferries.