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Sea Pictures from Dover.
Sailing Ships just off Dover: Europa above and De Gallant below...
We have 340 plus pages below now...use our own SEARCH ENGINE just below to help you trawl through. All pictures are the copyright of the owners.
Editor: Paul Boland - dover7@msn.com
Post 2023
Sea News, Dover
We will keep the DFDS Dunkirk post (1573) pinned for a further day as its such a special commemoration ( .. now released from top).
Once again a big thankyou to DFDS SEAWAYS for all the info and pictures.
Also a well done to Ed for getting those shots below of the little ships returning.
Now some pictures of the little ships departing from Ramsgate a few days ago. Looks like there was an excellent turnout over there to send them on their way.
These pictures here are from SARAH HEWES once again and show the wonderfully colourful departure. Many thanks to Sarah.
Great to see these pictures.
Wow that's colourful below Mike. Good to see it. I think its what we used to call psychedelic...
Nice picture.
Tuesday, 26 May 2015 - 06:07
Once again a big thankyou to DFDS SEAWAYS for all the info and pictures.
Also a well done to Ed for getting those shots below of the little ships returning.
Now some pictures of the little ships departing from Ramsgate a few days ago. Looks like there was an excellent turnout over there to send them on their way.
These pictures here are from SARAH HEWES once again and show the wonderfully colourful departure. Many thanks to Sarah.
Great to see these pictures.
Wow that's colourful below Mike. Good to see it. I think its what we used to call psychedelic...
Nice picture.
Tuesday, 26 May 2015 - 06:07
Post 2022
Mike J., Dover
Not a Dover ferry for sure, but a ferry paintjob that I hope doesn't spread down to the Dover Straits !
Merseytravel's 56 year old 'SNOWDROP' [formerly the WOODCHURCH] runs on the triangular Liverpool - Seacombe - Birkenhead - Liverpool service & was photographed ten days ago when I was 'oop north'
Based on a First World War camouflage scheme & designed by pop artist Sir Peter Blake - further details & a timelapse of her repaint can be found at -
www.biennial.com/dazzleferry
Great fun & rather puts some of our 'decorated' cruise ships to shame, but I hope that the idea stays on the Mersey !
Monday, 25 May 2015 - 22:34
Merseytravel's 56 year old 'SNOWDROP' [formerly the WOODCHURCH] runs on the triangular Liverpool - Seacombe - Birkenhead - Liverpool service & was photographed ten days ago when I was 'oop north'
Based on a First World War camouflage scheme & designed by pop artist Sir Peter Blake - further details & a timelapse of her repaint can be found at -
www.biennial.com/dazzleferry
Great fun & rather puts some of our 'decorated' cruise ships to shame, but I hope that the idea stays on the Mersey !
Monday, 25 May 2015 - 22:34
Post 2021
Ed Connell, Dover
Dunkirk little ships returning today accompanied by two RN patrol craft.
Monday, 25 May 2015 - 12:30
Monday, 25 May 2015 - 12:30
Post 2020
Sea News, Dover
DFDS Seaways hosts Dunkirk veterans and their families on board
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- Dunkirk Veterans sail to France for Operation Dynamo Commemorations
A few days ago on may 21, award-winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, hosted 27 veterans and their families as they travelled to Dunkirk in order to take part in the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
During the crossing from Dover to Dunkirk, the Bournemouth and District Dunkirk Veterans held a wreath-laying ceremony on board the DFDS Seaways ferry, Dunkerque Seaways. Conducted by Reverend Barry Kent (picture above), the moving ceremony was held in memory of those who lost their lives during the evacuation of the Dunkirk beaches in 1940.
The group comprised WWII veterans, widows and their families, including Dunkirk Veteran Arthur Taylor, who was accompanied by his two sons, Nicolas Taylor and Major Stephen Taylor (Retired), and his grandson, Major Stuart Taylor, who is still a serving officer. Arthur is President of the Bournemouth and District Dunkirk Veterans, which has awarded a £15,000 grant to make a trip to Dunkirk for the anniversary of the evacuation.
Other members of the group included: Wing Commander Phil Ping MBE BEM MSM, who was imprisoned in a Japanese prisoner of war camp when he was eight years old; Eldon (Bob) Roberts, who was the second Canadian soldier ashore on Juno beach on D Day; George Gowers, who served in the RAF for over 22 years; Donald Tomkins, who served in the Royal Artillery; Betty Byford who served in the WRAF in Algeria and Cairo during WWII.
Operation Dynamo
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Operation Dynamo involved the evacuation of over 300,000 British and Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk beaches in May 1940. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s proudest military moments, showcasing a never-say-die attitude, Operation Dynamo is credited with not only saving thousands of lives, but also with helping to turn the tide of the war in favour of the Allied Forces.
Many of the "little ships of Dunkirk", which were involved in the evacuation, also sailed to Dunkirk from Ramsgate yesterday as part of the commemorations.
Further details of Operation Dynamo commemorations and events taking place in Dunkirk over the bank holiday weekend can be found at www.dunkirk-tourism.com.
Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Service
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DFDS Seaway’s ferry service from Dover to Dunkirk provides an easy two-hour crossing to Dunkirk in northern France, operating up to 24 daily sailings on the route.
In honour of the Operation Dynamo anniversary, DFDS Seaways is offering passengers a special fixed fare of £75 return for a car and up to nine passengers on its Dover to Dunkirk ferry service. Those wanting to travel to Dunkirk using this offer, will also receive a free commemorative issue of the front page of the Daily Express from the morning after the Operation Dynamo evacuations, on 28 May 1940.
The offer is valid for bookings made by 31 May, for travel on selected dates until 11 December.
To book this offer now, or for more travel inspiration, visit www.dfds.co.uk, or telephone 0871 574 7235, using code EOD75.
A DFDS SEAWAYS Dunkerque ( Dunkirk) Special.
Monday, 25 May 2015 - 06:10
Post 2019
Sea News, Dover
THE FRIDAY NIGHT GETAWAY
...was brought to a sudden halt by an accident at the crossing on the main road just 200 or 300 metres short of the entrance to the Port itself. As you can ascertain from the pictures somebody is lying on the ground injured and there is an ambulance and many police officers in attendance. The road was closed for several hours...both lanes, so the bulk of the huge traffic volume was directed elsewhere.
Its a few hours later in the pic below and we have fog ...but the rush to getaway is on.. full blast. In all honesty people have been rushing to get away since Wednesday and the Port has been very very busy as is always the case with Bank Holiday weekends.
Through the grey saturday morning below we see the arrival of Amadea....with the ever busy Coral Water in the foreground.
AIDA Sol is back with us today sunday.
Sunday, 24 May 2015 - 07:39
Post 2018
brian, dover
yes indeed very good news for my ferry link.defitnaly a bloody nose for the compition authority and dfds.
Saturday, 23 May 2015 - 17:01
Saturday, 23 May 2015 - 17:01
Post 2017
JanT, Dover
This is welcome news about Myferrylink, people choose how they wish to travel across the channel, we are a busy port and more so than before so it makes sense to have the capacity.
From a passenger point a view , should one wish to travel myferrylink or one of the other companies, that is our perogative.
Let's hope everyone can work together so which ever way we the public choose to travel, we enjoy our crossing.
Some great pictures on the seanews page, wonder where all the chaps on the motor bikes are off to.
Saturday, 23 May 2015 - 13:59
From a passenger point a view , should one wish to travel myferrylink or one of the other companies, that is our perogative.
Let's hope everyone can work together so which ever way we the public choose to travel, we enjoy our crossing.
Some great pictures on the seanews page, wonder where all the chaps on the motor bikes are off to.
Saturday, 23 May 2015 - 13:59
Post 2016
Sea News, Dover
UK Court of Appeal refuses CMA and DFDS applications for permission to appeal
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LATEST at 22 May 2015 - Following MyFerryLink's historic victory before the UK Court of Appeal last week, the Court has today confirmed that the report of the UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") and the order banning MyFerryLink from operating out of Dover have now been quashed. The Court also rejected the applications for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court that had been filed this week by the CMA and DFDS.
MyFerryLink's Raphael Doutrebente and Jean-Michel Giguet commented that "we welcome today's decision, which categorically quashes the report of the CMA and the order which the CMA had made, attempting to prevent the business from operating out of the Port of Dover. This is very welcome news for our customers and our staff.
"Given the Court of Appeal has also refused permission to appeal, we call on the CMA now to accept the judgement and cease the uncertainty that has hung over the Channel for the past three years. In stark contrast to all of the CMA's predictions, the market continues to grow strongly in 2015. DFDS have themselves stated publicly that they expect to be profitable on both their Calais and Dunkirk routes this year, fatally undermining previous self-serving statements of over-capacity and their imminent exit, which had formed a central part of the CMA's conclusions."
MyFerryLink operates up to 24 daily crossings on the Dover-Calais route, with short break fares from £35 each way. To find the best fares, visit www.myferrylink.com or call 0844 2482 100.
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Frantically busy weekend with holiday traffic heading off to the exciting continent...see yesterdays post 1568 for ideas to keep the kids amused over there.
But there was much incoming traffic too...most notably from literally hundreds of bikers of the laid back variety with their easy cruising Harleys heading inland. There must be a big rally on somewhere as they have been arriving rousingly on Wednesday, Thursday and they were still a-coming on Friday. Rock n roll.....
We are still rockin' and rollin' on the cruise liner front as well with two more again today. The Braemar and the super sleek Amadea.
The picture above shows yesterdays visitor...our old friend Saga Sapphire.
Saturday, 23 May 2015 - 07:38
Post 2015
Sea News, Dover
Major Fun for minor travellers
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When the school gates finally close for this month’s half-term it will signal the start of major decisions for parents across the UK on how to entertain the children. By taking a short break or day trip from the Port of Dover to France you’ll find scores of things you can do with the kids and many of them within easy reach of Calais.
This Easter getaway Dover saw more than 250,000 passengers pass through the Port making it the premier gateway of choice to mainland Europe. Not only is Dover perfect for day trippers using the shortest sea route between the UK and France, but it also offers motorists the opportunity to reach Belgium and the Netherlands on the motorways linking northern France with the rest of Europe.
Less than an hour from Calais is the Aqualud water park in Le Touquet; the Ducas Kart Racing circuit at Berck sur Mer and just over 30 minutes from Calais is the zoological park in Dunkerque. For those willing to go that little bit further there is Océade – Belgium’s premier water park in Brussels with 14 slides. With Disneyland Paris only a three hour drive away, so it’s no surprise with its selection of exciting parks, luxury hotels, famous shows and year-round offers that it is such a hit with ferry travellers.
But for those thinking of something a little quieter there are dozens of museums, castles and small adventure parks scattered across northern France and Belgium. Lille has the magnificent Musée des Beaux Arts and a newly renovated and exciting zoological park. All these attractions and amusement parks are within an easy drive from Calais with enough variety to keep even the most demanding children satisfied.
It is so easy to travel to France on a ferry from Dover - the 90 minute cross-Channel route is the UK’s most popular route to Europe with fewer restrictions than any other form of transport. Taking your vehicle from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk means you can load everything the family needs without worrying about leaving those small but important items at home. No more worries about excess baggage charges for all your equipment and those delicacies you decide to bring back on the ferry from France.
Simply turn up at the Port, check-in and then sail across to Europe in less time than it takes to check-in at a local airport and board a flight. It’s an easy decision to travel by ferry from Dover to Europe.
ENDS
The excellent picture of the super close up action above is by Ed Connell.
Yes there are some terrific places to spend quality time in just across the water...think of all that excellent food and wine too. Great! also Nausicaa too in Boulogne is a big hit....my daughter BB missed out on the trip there this week. But here is a reminder of what she missed....we took this picture below a few years back..brrrr our timbers were a shiverin'...scary when the sharks are up that close.
Yikes!
Well done with that list below Colette in 1567...some great things happening here in the Port of Dover. PB.
Friday, 22 May 2015 - 06:51
Post 2014
ColetteB, Dover
CRUISE VISITS
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Good to see the photos of 'The Dover Marina Open Day' I missed it this time around as I was in my home town of Dublin for the weekend, a good turn out as always
I made it back though to see the Fabulous Favolosa 
And now for the rest of our expected cruises in May.
Tomorrow, Friday 22nd May, our first Saga cruise ship of the season arrives, the Saga Sapphire berths at CT1, TR. She was here in September last year.
Two cruises on Saturday, the Braemar is back at CT2, TR & the Amadea arrives at CT1, POC. The MS Amadea was last here in September 2013. She is relatively small (600 guests) but Oh so elegant!
The following day Sunday 24th May, the AIDASol returns to CT2, POC.
No cruises then until Thursday 28th May when after its short cruise, the AIDASol returns to CT2, POC.
On Friday 29th May, the Saga Sapphire is back at CT1, TR.
Then to end the merry month of May, the Braemar returns to CT2,TR & cruises off to Amsterdam for a mini cruise.
June will be busting out all over very soon with some great surprises
Thursday, 21 May 2015 - 15:42
Post 2013
Sea News, Dover
Port’s Pension Scheme wins National Award for being the Best
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The Port’s vision is to be the best port in the world for the benefit of its customers and community, but it also works hard to be the best employer too. Committed to taking good care of its staff into retirement, the Port of Dover has won the award for best pension scheme (under £1 billion) at the prestigious Portfolio Institutional Awards.
Running since 2012, the awards recognise excellence and forward thinking in how institutions run their pension schemes.
The Port’s scheme is managed by a dedicated in-house team who work alongside a board of trustees, a mix of former and current staff, under the chairmanship of Bob Holmes, who is himself a former board member of Dover Harbour Board.
Mr Holmes says:
"We’re very proud to have received the Portfolio Institutional award for the Best Pension Scheme with assets under £1 billion. Over the last five years we’ve overhauled our investment and liability management strategy and have implemented some solutions that are not often considered by Schemes of our size. The result has been an improved funding position achieved with less risk despite challenging market conditions.
"We’ve also reacted quickly to change elements within the strategy when necessary. This award is recognition of these achievements and I would like to thank our investment advisors, P-Solve, for developing the strategy with us, our sponsoring employer, the Dover Harbour Board, for its support in implementing it, but most of all my fellow Trustees who’ve worked hard to ensure they have understood all of the changes we’ve made, while ensuring that the interests of the members of the Scheme remain our prime concern."
"With around half of our employees living in Dover, our commitment to our team and the benefits they receive both during and after their employment with us, represents another significant investment in Dover and its people. Recognition of that commitment and the professional way the Pension Scheme is managed is further testament to our vision of being the best of everything we do."
Top photo shows Bob Holmes with the coveted award.
ENDS
Thursday, 21 May 2015 - 06:27
Post 2012
Sea News, Dover
Very dramatic skies today with menacing clouds all around us...then after the rain...the rainbow.
Picture from a few minutes ago around 19.30 (7.30pm)
There's gold in them thar hills...
..get that shovel!!
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 - 19:43
Post 2010
Sea News, Dover
Two striking ships visited us here in the Port of Dover yesterday. One a true giant, an awesome beast of grand scale...the Costa Favolosa. A magnificent ship indeed. To see her huge size turning in the bay just a couple of hundred metres from shore was inspiring for sure. Sandwiched between the two pictures of the Favolosa below is the ever welcome Empress. Twas quite a day for us here in Dover...on all fronts, even the weather was a shocker. One tried to tell oneself it was late May as the hailstones bounced ferociously off the rattling window panes. Squalls aplenty.
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Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship ordered for Costa Crociere in October 2007. Based on the Concordia class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6 August 2010. Part of a five-ship expansion of the Costa Crociere fleet, the vessel entered service in July 2011. She weighs in at almost 115,000 tons.
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AIDA Sol is approaching as we speak...a great spell for us here in Dover. See also post 1550.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 - 06:46
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Costa Favolosa is a cruise ship ordered for Costa Crociere in October 2007. Based on the Concordia class design, Costa Favolosa was laid down by Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard on 5 November 2009 and launched on 6 August 2010. Part of a five-ship expansion of the Costa Crociere fleet, the vessel entered service in July 2011. She weighs in at almost 115,000 tons.
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AIDA Sol is approaching as we speak...a great spell for us here in Dover. See also post 1550.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 - 06:46
Post 2009
Sea News, Dover
STUNNING VISITATION !
It was a true delight to see the fabulous Costa NeoRomantica yesterday once again. It is indeed great to see the familiar Costa yellow funnels back with us here in the Port of Dover. In the background of the picture above we can see one of the P&O Spirits coming along behind on a fresh day. The great cruise liners are coming thick and fast now and Dover is right there in the top league for sure. On the horizon I see another one approach as I write...great days indeed.
A triple header in the shot above as the Costa Romantica or NeoRomantica enters the Port. We may be able to get more pictures up of the departure in due course too. Exciting times. The weather turned pretty rough after this arrival with delays reported on the ferries which wasn't at all surprising. One of the tugs had to hold the cruise ship against Cruise Terminal 2 for almost the entire day ...so strong was the crosswind. That skin and rice puddin' soon parted company...
To follow on from the post 1562 below and the picture of the static harbour pilot boats on the Dover Marina Open Day.... here they are now in primetime action.
Excellent stuff!
Pictures of the pilot boats in action below were sent over to us by Sarah Hewes...and very welcome too.
Many thanks Sarah Hewes once again for those cracking pilot boat pictures.
The Empress is arriving as we speak....and the super COSTA Favolosa is approaching now too. Another fab cruise double header.
The Costa Favolosa is a monster. PB
Tuesday, 19 May 2015 - 07:08
To follow on from the post 1562 below and the picture of the static harbour pilot boats on the Dover Marina Open Day.... here they are now in primetime action.
Excellent stuff!
Pictures of the pilot boats in action below were sent over to us by Sarah Hewes...and very welcome too.
Many thanks Sarah Hewes once again for those cracking pilot boat pictures.
The Empress is arriving as we speak....and the super COSTA Favolosa is approaching now too. Another fab cruise double header.
The Costa Favolosa is a monster. PB
Tuesday, 19 May 2015 - 07:08
Post 2008
Sea News, Dover
MORE FROM THE DOVER MARINA OPEN DAY......
A couple more above there to follow on from post 1561 below...all from the very enjoyable Dover Marina Open Day. We tried to get all the working craft in one go in that top shot.
The second picture of Dover Lifeboat in fine action was sent over to us by SARAH HEWES.
Many thanks indeed Sarah for that picture and if you get any more you know where to send them..yes that's it, right here. Always welcome. Always good to see the Lifeboat in full flight as it were.
The pictures below are of the Eendracht on her visit on Friday/Saturday... pictures from extreme ends of the day. One in slate grey conditions with the Boudicca and the other when a slight hint of sun burst through the all pervading gloom in the evening. See also 1559.
Arriving as I type...the Costa Romantica. Or Costa NeoRomantica if you prefer. Trying to get pictures of it while typing at the same time...s
See also 1550 for news on upcoming visits.
PB
Monday, 18 May 2015 - 06:28
A couple more above there to follow on from post 1561 below...all from the very enjoyable Dover Marina Open Day. We tried to get all the working craft in one go in that top shot.
The second picture of Dover Lifeboat in fine action was sent over to us by SARAH HEWES.
Many thanks indeed Sarah for that picture and if you get any more you know where to send them..yes that's it, right here. Always welcome. Always good to see the Lifeboat in full flight as it were.
The pictures below are of the Eendracht on her visit on Friday/Saturday... pictures from extreme ends of the day. One in slate grey conditions with the Boudicca and the other when a slight hint of sun burst through the all pervading gloom in the evening. See also 1559.
Arriving as I type...the Costa Romantica. Or Costa NeoRomantica if you prefer. Trying to get pictures of it while typing at the same time...
sSee also 1550 for news on upcoming visits.
PB
Monday, 18 May 2015 - 06:28
Post 2007
Sea News, Dover
Pictures from the Dover Marina Open Day
Saturday was a beautiful day in Dover Harbour and all along Dover Marina. The boat above was taking people out for delightful trips around the bay during the Open Day event...past the languishing cruise liners etc etc. Great stuff indeed! Fab day for it...a little fresh but you cant have everything!
This picture above here shows the replica of the bronze age boat ....gently gliding by in the ideal setting. Terrific!
Lots of people enjoying the day.
My daughter BB would go for this teddy bear atop the HM Coastguard vehicle.
Some of the stalls setting up for the day...we had lots there to enjoy. The event was combined with Communtiy Safety so the Fire Brigade, The Coastguard, the Bomb Disposal guys, the RNLI, the Dover Marina team of course, the RYA... were all there and many more besides.
And then on the way home...the wild seafront flowers beginning to get into their stride....with AIDA Sol as backdrop.
Interesting picture below Ed. Good shot considering the ambient conditions. I saw the helicopter too in the distance...wondering what the problem was.
PaulB.
Saturday, 16 May 2015 - 16:55
Interesting picture below Ed. Good shot considering the ambient conditions. I saw the helicopter too in the distance...wondering what the problem was.
PaulB.
Saturday, 16 May 2015 - 16:55
Post 2006
Ed Connell, Dover
A helicopter spent a considerable time last night circling over the docks and cliffs shining a searchlight. Obviously looking for someone in the area. Searchlight beam can be seen in the photo illuminating the cliff beneath the coastguard station.
Saturday, 16 May 2015 - 07:08
Saturday, 16 May 2015 - 07:08
Post 2005
Sea News, Dover
The picture shows the Eendracht arriving with us here yesterday Friday for a visit, time of arrival about 1230 hours. She is still here in the bay at the time of writing. She has been with us here many times in the past too and always an exciting visitor.
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The Eendracht is a three masted schooner from the Netherlands, built in 1989 at the Damen shipyard after a design by W. de Vries Lentsch.She is now run on a charter base by Stichting het Zeilend Zeeschip (the Sailing Seaship Foundation) and used as a sail training ship to give young people an introduction to the sea. This is the second "Eendracht", Eendracht meaning 'unison' in the Dutch language). The first vessel run by the same foundation was a two masted schooner, which was sold to German owners and now sails under the name of "Johann Smidt".
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Due in today too...the Boudicca and the AIDA Sol..see also 1550 for more info.
Interesting times for MyFerryLink see post below. Looks like they are still cheerfully with us. They celebrated the news yesterday bigtime no doubt...one visible sign of the celebration was seeing all their ships decked out with colourful bunting.
Saturday, 16 May 2015 - 05:48
Post 2004
Sea News, Dover
LATEST NEWS ......
MyFerryLink secures stunning victory at Court of Appeal
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15 May 2015 - The Maritime Company has today secured a momentous victory before the UK's Court of Appeal, vindicating its decision to continue the battle against the UK's Competition and Markets Authority's (‘CMA’) attempts to prohibit its operations between Dover and Calais.
In a long-running saga, the CMA previously considered that it had jurisdiction over Eurotunnel's acquisition of assets from the former SeaFrance under UK merger control laws and, following review, that it could prohibit MyFerryLink’s ferries from operating out of the port of Dover. However, following a series of legal challenges led by the SCOP, the Court of Appeal has now definitively over-turned the CMA's conclusions.
MyFerryLink's Raphael Doutrebente/Jean-Michel Giguet commented that "the decision of the Court of Appeal is very comprehensive, exposing fatal flaws in the CMA's analysis. The decision represents a significant victory both for our dedicated employees and for our customers, who will continue to benefit from healthy competition on the short sea route. This should now spell the end of the road for the CMA's (supported by DFDS) attempts to suppress the MyFerryLink business, which has always sought to deliver a high quality and reliable service for its customers".
MyFerryLink would like to thank its loyal customers for their continued support throughout the various legal challenges.
MyFerryLink operates up to 24 daily crossings on the Dover-Calais route, with short break fares from £35 each way. To find the best fares, visit www.myferrylink.com or call 0844 2482 100.
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Friday, 15 May 2015 - 11:28
MyFerryLink secures stunning victory at Court of Appeal
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15 May 2015 - The Maritime Company has today secured a momentous victory before the UK's Court of Appeal, vindicating its decision to continue the battle against the UK's Competition and Markets Authority's (‘CMA’) attempts to prohibit its operations between Dover and Calais.
In a long-running saga, the CMA previously considered that it had jurisdiction over Eurotunnel's acquisition of assets from the former SeaFrance under UK merger control laws and, following review, that it could prohibit MyFerryLink’s ferries from operating out of the port of Dover. However, following a series of legal challenges led by the SCOP, the Court of Appeal has now definitively over-turned the CMA's conclusions.
MyFerryLink's Raphael Doutrebente/Jean-Michel Giguet commented that "the decision of the Court of Appeal is very comprehensive, exposing fatal flaws in the CMA's analysis. The decision represents a significant victory both for our dedicated employees and for our customers, who will continue to benefit from healthy competition on the short sea route. This should now spell the end of the road for the CMA's (supported by DFDS) attempts to suppress the MyFerryLink business, which has always sought to deliver a high quality and reliable service for its customers".
MyFerryLink would like to thank its loyal customers for their continued support throughout the various legal challenges.
MyFerryLink operates up to 24 daily crossings on the Dover-Calais route, with short break fares from £35 each way. To find the best fares, visit www.myferrylink.com or call 0844 2482 100.
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Friday, 15 May 2015 - 11:28
Post 2003
Sea News, Dover
ITS ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE.... but in a good way !
Turbo tugboat gets there in a hurry boys!
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The Port of Dover is usually known to be at the forefront of managing and operating one of the busiest Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) terminals in the world, but staff at Europe’s busiest ferry port have decided to volunteer their spare time and assemble a crack team to build and race a vehicle at this year’s Red Bull Soapbox Race.
Port of Dover’s Engineering Services team, calling themselves the ‘Do Hurry Boys’, led by Sean Foord – Technician Engineer, are building ‘Turbo Tugboat’ - a soapbox racer based on the design of the Port’s two tug boats, Dauntless and Doughty, which are moored at the Western Docks. Other members of staff behind the project include; Pete Baily, Darren Wright and driver James Morton, all of whom work within the Port’s Electrical and Mechanical Workshop.
This year’s Red Bull Soapbox Race will be held at Alexandra Palace, London, 12th July. The race is an international event in which amateur drivers’ race homemade soapbox vehicles. Each hand-made machine is fuelled by nothing but sheer courage and the force of gravity. This unique, non-motorised racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.
Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover says:
"The Port of Dover handles £100 billion of trade to keep the UK economy moving, so the Do Hurry Boys have used their unique engineering skills to build Turbo Tugboat. Working in Europe’s busiest ferry port under the world renowned White Cliffs of Dover, the team have taken inspiration from their unique home to bring Turbo Tugboat to life. Under Captain Morton, the little tug, just like the Port she comes from, defies her size and delivers more than you might expect; so watch her deliver for Dover."
Designs above by Anita Luckett
ENDS
Good luck guys with the event above.
While we are contemplating all things wheel-driven and mobile... one cant resist adding this picture below of a delightful classic car taken a day or two ago. Not sure what make it is, but it looks great. Driver and co-driver fully equipped with Biggles style goggles and leather helmet.. brilliant. And when the thing started up it was fantastic...it rattled rasped snarled and roared. It was enough to waken the dead so it was....but once again in a good way !
The Schweiz Reefer recently....
Further reminder about the Marina Open Day tomorrow saturday 10 until 5 at the quay where the Lifeboat is...see Post 1535
Also don't forget P&O Choir performing in Calais on Sunday in the magnificent Notre Dame Church, right in the heart of Calais..see post 1505.
Friday, 15 May 2015 - 07:48
Turbo tugboat gets there in a hurry boys!
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The Port of Dover is usually known to be at the forefront of managing and operating one of the busiest Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) terminals in the world, but staff at Europe’s busiest ferry port have decided to volunteer their spare time and assemble a crack team to build and race a vehicle at this year’s Red Bull Soapbox Race.
Port of Dover’s Engineering Services team, calling themselves the ‘Do Hurry Boys’, led by Sean Foord – Technician Engineer, are building ‘Turbo Tugboat’ - a soapbox racer based on the design of the Port’s two tug boats, Dauntless and Doughty, which are moored at the Western Docks. Other members of staff behind the project include; Pete Baily, Darren Wright and driver James Morton, all of whom work within the Port’s Electrical and Mechanical Workshop.
This year’s Red Bull Soapbox Race will be held at Alexandra Palace, London, 12th July. The race is an international event in which amateur drivers’ race homemade soapbox vehicles. Each hand-made machine is fuelled by nothing but sheer courage and the force of gravity. This unique, non-motorised racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.
Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover says:
"The Port of Dover handles £100 billion of trade to keep the UK economy moving, so the Do Hurry Boys have used their unique engineering skills to build Turbo Tugboat. Working in Europe’s busiest ferry port under the world renowned White Cliffs of Dover, the team have taken inspiration from their unique home to bring Turbo Tugboat to life. Under Captain Morton, the little tug, just like the Port she comes from, defies her size and delivers more than you might expect; so watch her deliver for Dover."
Designs above by Anita Luckett
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Good luck guys with the event above.
While we are contemplating all things wheel-driven and mobile... one cant resist adding this picture below of a delightful classic car taken a day or two ago. Not sure what make it is, but it looks great. Driver and co-driver fully equipped with Biggles style goggles and leather helmet.. brilliant. And when the thing started up it was fantastic...it rattled rasped snarled and roared. It was enough to waken the dead so it was....but once again in a good way !
The Schweiz Reefer recently....
Further reminder about the Marina Open Day tomorrow saturday 10 until 5 at the quay where the Lifeboat is...see Post 1535Also don't forget P&O Choir performing in Calais on Sunday in the magnificent Notre Dame Church, right in the heart of Calais..see post 1505.
Friday, 15 May 2015 - 07:48