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End of another era as MV Eigg, Calmac’s last ‘Island’ class ferry, retires
19 April 2018
For the second time in quick succession, CalMac has called time on one of its most faithful servants with the retirement of MV Eigg, the last "Island’' class ferry in the CalMac fleet. More...
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‘Sad day’ as CalMac call time on faithful servant MV Raasay
21 March 2018
MV Raasay, one of ferry operator CalMac’s longest serving vessels, has been retired from west coast service with an unblemished record. More...
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Port of Dunkerque shrugs off competition to reach record traffic of 50m tons
21 February 2018
Despite fierce competition, Port of Dunkerque, the largest French port complex, achieved record traffic of just over 50m tons in 2017, but suffered a significant downturn in passenger numbers. More...
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Hovertravel boosts services at morning peak commuter times
19 February 2018
From 1 March, Hovertravel will be adding services to its early morning timetable, giving cross-Solent passengers extra sailings when most needed. More...
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Irish Ferries sells Jonathan Swift for €15.5m
14 February 2018
Irish Ferries is selling its High Speed craft, the Jonathan Swift, to Balearia Eurolineas Maritimas which operates routes between mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. More...
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DFDS shrugs off Brexit uncertainty with improved profits and high hopes
10 February 2018
Despite the overhanging uncertainties of Brexit, ferry operator DFDS has reported another record year for 2017, with its annual results showing an operating profit of DKK 2.7bn (£321m). And it also voiced high hopes for the future of the UK. More...
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Wightlink’s new flagship Victoria of Wight takes to the water
09 February 2018
To the cheers of Wightlink staff and hundreds of shipyard workers, Wightlink’s new environmentally friendly ferry Victoria of Wight glided down the slipway at the Cemre shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, on Wednesday (7 February). More...
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Offer extended AGAIN so you can still save up to 15% on Stena Line fares
11 April 2018
You can't get too much of a good thing, which is why Stena Line have extended their offer cutting fares… More...