Red Funnel Ferries was awarded the ‘Maritime 2050 Award’ at the Maritime UK Awards, held at a glittering ceremony at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour last night (19 Sept). The prestigious award, sponsored by the Department for Transport, recognises Red Funnel’s contribution to … [Read more...]
Red Funnel CEO honoured with Merchant Navy Medal
Fran Collins started her career as a dual cadet and sailed on deep-sea oil and gas tankers before going on to become the first female captain for Channel Islands operator, Condor Ferries. She moved ashore in 2008 and was subsequently promoted to Executive Director - Operations where she was … [Read more...]
Red Funnel welcomes new freight vessel
Following 14 months in development and cementing a new direction for a long-established British ferry company, today Red Funnel Ferries, the original Isle of Wight ferry operator, welcomed Red Kestrel its first RoRo with a traditional ship naming ceremony. The Great British-themed naming ceremony, … [Read more...]
Red Funnel’s new freight ferry has arrived in Southampton
Red Kestrel, the newest addition to Red Funnel’s fleet, has just arrived at her new home in Southampton early this morning (Thursday 18 April, Berth 48, 07:30 hrs). The new RoRo vessel sailed away from Cammell Laird’s famous River Mersey shipyard last week, following 14-months in development. Her … [Read more...]
Red Kestrel to be named on 25 April 2019
Following 14 months in development and an investment of £10 million, Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight ferry provider, will officially welcome its new vessel, Red Kestrel to its fleet with a naming ceremony on Thursday 25th April, 2019. Red Kestrel marks the debut of Red Funnel's first … [Read more...]
HRH Duchess of Cornwall names Red Jet 7
Red Funnel's new Hi-Speed flagship was named Red Jet 7 by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall today in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The ceremony, at Trinity Landing, was attended by civic dignitaries, invited guests and members of the public including 300 children from local schools. The Right Reverend … [Read more...]
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