P&O Ferries has signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard worth €260 million to deliver a new generation of ships on the English Channel Two new 230 metre ferries - the largest to sail between Dover and Calais - will be operational by 2023, with options to build two further vessels by … [Read more...]
Local apprentices win places on P&O Ferries apprenticeships scheme
Ten local apprentices - including the first ever female apprentices - started work at P&O Ferries this month as they began a two-year course which will lead to them becoming fully qualified seafarers aboard 47,000 ton ships on the English Channel. The ten - who are aged between 18 and 29 - … [Read more...]
Counselling Centre opens new HQ
Founded 30 years ago in the wake of the Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster, Dover Counselling Centre (DCC) has moved its headquarters to a new building. The official opening took place on Wednesday 14th June 2017 when the renowned star of film and television, Christopher Biggins, cut the ribbon to open the … [Read more...]
DFDS’ Dover freight sets million record
Freight volumes for the DFDS Dover-Dunkirk and Dover-Calais routes have been roaring ahead this year and the operator has just smashed its predictions on setting a record million units. Freight sales director Wayne Bullen said: “We knew we were on course, but the special moment came earlier than … [Read more...]
Ramsgate Ferry Docks at The Dorchester
The Dorchester in London’s Park Lane London was the most recent venue for the 14th Ramsgate Ferry Roadshow. To an audience of travel and tourism professionals from around the UK, Ramsgate Ferry Chairman Dr Bill Moses gave an authoritative account of the business case behind reviving a … [Read more...]
New ferries for DFDS services between Dover-Calais
DFDS, welcomed its newest ferry, Côte des Dunes into Dover this afternoon, arriving into the Port of Dover on her inaugural sailing from Calais with her new DFDS livery on display. The ferry is the first of two new ships scheduled to enter service on DFDS' Dover-Calais route this month. The second … [Read more...]
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