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Spirit of Britain super ferry makes maiden voyage from Dover to Calais

Posted by editor on Jan 21, 2011 - 02:02 PM

A new PO cross-Channel ferry, Spirit of Britain, has made her maiden voyage from Dover to Calais today (21 January).

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P&O Spirit of Britain cross channel ferry arrives in Dover - (Photo)

Posted by editor on Jan 09, 2011 - 02:46 PM

The new P&O superferry, Spirit of Britain, was greeted by scores of people lining Langdon Cliffs as she arrived in Dover this morning (9 January).

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Biggest Dover Calais superferry delivered to P&O (Photo)

Posted by editor on Jan 06, 2011 - 08:40 AM

The largest short crossing Channel ferry ‘Spirit of Britain’ built by STX Europe’s Rauma shipyard in Finland has been delivered to P&O (5 January).

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Port of Calais strike halts cross-Channel ferries

Posted by editor on Nov 25, 2010 - 10:33 AM

A strike in the Port of Calais today (25 November) has halted cross channel sailings to and from Dover to the French port.

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Ferry operator safety warning over cross-Channel swimmers as French coastguards call for ban

Posted by editor on Nov 02, 2010 - 08:55 AM

DFDS, which operates a ferry service between Dover and Dunkirk has said the rise in the number of those swimming the Channel was raising safety concerns.

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Police investigate after pensioner disappears at sea on Dover bound cruise liner
Posted by editor on Oct 12, 2010 - 02:46 PM

Kent Police officers boarded the Fred Olsen cruise ship Balmoral when it berthed at Dover after a 79-year-old man was reported missing.

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Tanker in difficulties in the English Channel after collision with container ship
Posted by editor on Oct 08, 2010 - 09:30 AM

The BBC is reporting a fuel tanker is listing badly to port in the English Channel after colliding with a container ship.

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DFDS acquisition of Norfolkline gets the go ahead
Posted by editor on Jul 18, 2010 - 12:11 AM

DFDS’ acquisition of Dover Ferry operator Norfolkline has been approved by the European Competition Authorities.

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Danish ferry company €346 million deal for Norfolkline finalised
Posted by editor on Jun 21, 2010 - 08:54 AM

The European Commission has granted the seal of approval for the Danish ferry operator DFDS to buy Norfolkline.

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Economics for Folkestone Cross Channel Ferry Terminal don't add up
Posted by editor on Jun 18, 2010 - 08:35 AM

Dear Editor,
Re: P&O English Channel superferry launched

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