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Channel ferry firm bids for rival
Date: 18 March 2009 Source: BBC News

Cross-Channel ferry operator SeaFrance could be taken over by Brittany Ferries through a new holding company after negotiations with LD Lines broke down.

Portsmouth welcomes Channel's biggest ferry
Date: 13 March 2009 Source: Portsmouth.co.uk

The biggest passenger ship in the English Channel is set to begin a regular service from Portsmouth.

Swansea Cork ferry talks ongoing
Date: 12 March 2009 Source: BBC News | Wales

Backers aiming to refloat the Swansea to Cork ferry are in ongoing talks with the owner of a replacement boat.

Giant red nose for DFDS Ferry!
Date: 12 March 2009 Source: Travel Mole

DFDS Seaways has put a giant six-metre diameter red nose on the bow of one of its cruise ferries to launch its Comic Relief fund raising campaign.

Lymington to Yarmouth ferry services cut
Date: 11 March 2009 Source: thisishampshire.net

Wightlink has been forced to axe some sailings on the Lymington to Yarmouth route as crews struggle to get to grips with the new ferries.

Cross Channel Ferries 'make France an affordable option'
Date: 09 March 2009 Source: Maison de la France

Cross channel ferry links and rail services make France a good option for British people looking for an affordable break, according to an industry spokesman.

'Amazing response' to Swansea Cork ferry plan
Date: 04 March 2009 Source: newswales.co.uk

Campaigners trying to raise nearly £3 million to resume a Swansea to Cork ferry service say they have been been overwhelmed by an 'amazing response.'

Britanny Ferries joins bid for SeaFrance
Date: 02 March 2009 Source: Lloyds List

Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has joined compatriot Louis Dreyfus Armateurs in bidding to take over ailing Dover Strait ferry operator SeaFrance.

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