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Rosyth Zeebrugge link to stop in September
Date: 29 May 2008 Source: Superfast Ferries

Superfast Ferries have announced that the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service will cease operation from 14th September, 2008. The last crossing will take place from Rosyth on 13th September 2008 arriving in Zeebrugge the following morning.

DFDS Seaways axes Newcastle - Norway route
Date: 27 May 2008 Source: Lloyds List

DFDS Seaways is to close its Newcastle to Norway ferry route.

New fast ferry for Isle of Man service
Date: 22 May 2008 Source: Lloyds List

Isle of Man Steam Packet has reached an agreement to buy a large fast ferry for the Liverpool to Douglas route with a total project cost of nearly £20m ($39m), writes Sandra Speares.

French action - Ferries halted
Date: 22 May 2008 Source: Lloyds List

Ferry services out of Calais and Dunkerque were halted yesterday as French fishermen intensified their countrywide campaign for government aid to help them cope with rocketing diesel fuel prices.

Irish Ferries launch May offers with reduced fares
Date: 16 May 2008 Source: Directferries.co.uk

To capitalise on the current buoyant ferry travel market, Irish Ferries has launched its best ever offers with substantial savings for couples and families travelling by car to Ireland during the period 18 May – 30 September.

Steam Packet scour world for new vessel
Date: 02 May 2008 Source: IOM Today

Steam Packet executives have docked in Tasmania as their search for a new vessel takes them around the world.

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