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LD Lines to introduce revolutionary fast ferry in Dover
Date: 20 April 2009 Source: LD Lines

LD Lines has announced the launch of the largest ever fast ferry to operate on the cross channel routes between England and France, with the introduction of a brand new, high speed Incat 112 metre Wave-Piercing Catamaran to its Dover – Boulogne service from 29 May 2009.

Dover Ferries resume as blockade ends
Date: 16 April 2009 Source: BBC News

Ferry services from Dover have resumed after French fishermen ended their blockade of Calais and Dunkirk ports.

French boats block Channel ports
Date: 15 April 2009 Source: BBC News

French fishing boats have mounted a blockade of three Channel ports, interrupting ferry and freight traffic in a dispute over fishing quotas.

French blockades halt channel crossings
Date: 15 April 2009 Source: BBC News

Ferry operator P&O has cancelled all Dover to Calais crossings due to a blockade by French fishing boats.

For Regular Travel Updates of Channel Ports
Date: 15 April 2009 Source: Directferries.co.uk

For the latest information and regular updates on the situation in Calais, Dunkerque and Boulogne, please visit our Ferry Travel Alerts page.

Swansea Cork ferry service may restart in May
Date: 08 April 2009 Source: Irish Times

Swansea Cork ferry service could be up and running by next month if shareholders agree to a deal to purchase a new vessel, the MS Julia.

Deal 'agreed' for Swansea ferry
Date: 03 April 2009 Source: BBC News Wales

A co-operative hoping to restart the Swansea to Cork ferry has agreed the basis of a deal to buy a new ship.

Maritime lobby blocks rule on passenger rights
Date: 01 April 2009 Source: Lloyds List

Allies of Europe’s maritime industries in the European parliament have succeeded in watering down a Brussels regulation on passenger rights, writes Justin Stares in Brussels.

Portsmouth fast craft crossings resumed
Date: 01 April 2009 Source: Directferries.co.uk

Brittany Ferries has today reinstated its fast cross channel ferry services from Portsmouth.

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