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Euroferries said it would initially operate four daily 75-minute crossings to Boulogne from 31 March in partnership with Fred Olsen.

Its 96m catamaran Bonanza Express was previously used in the Canary Islands by Fred Olsen Express and has capacity for 900 people and 300 cars.

Stephen Ladyman, MP for South Thanet, said in January that the company's plans were "a patch of blue sky" in bad economic times and followed several years of negotiations.

A company spokesperson said: "Euroferries' base at Ramsgate will bring employment to the area and business to the local community."

Euroferries said the vessel has shops, restaurants and a first class area there would be a "limited amount" of space used for freight and caravans.

The company will also operate an express coach service linking the ferry to London via Ramsgate, Canterbury and the Medway Towns.