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Condor Ferries reduces services to France © Condor Ferries Passengers are no longer allowed on the Commodore Clipper from Monday Condor Ferries has reduced its services to France for the upcoming season. "Day trips have not been prioritised" at the first stage of restarting of passenger services, a Condor Ferries spokesperson said. The "pragmatic" decision has been made in reflection of the coronavirus pandemic, the lack of forward bookings and the continuing travel restrictions. Specificall...

UK to send two Royal Navy ships to Jersey after France threatens blockade of island port The UK is sending two Royal Navy ships to Jersey "as a precaution" after threats of a French blockade of the islands main port over a post-Brexit fishing row. Downing Street confirmed Boris Johnson spoke to Chief Minister of Jersey Senator John Le Fondre on Wednesday evening "about the prospect of a blockade of Saint Helier" - the islands main town. "The prime minister and chief minister stresse...

A fleet of French fishing boats has descended on Jersey after threatening to blockade the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing rights row.

Thursday May 6, 2021, 2:26 PM The ships operator Condor Ferries has confirmed there will be no impact to the freight supply chain. Credit: ITV Channel TV An essential supplies ship has left Jerseys harbour after it was held up by French fishing boats. She arrived in St Helier at 4:30am this morning (6 May) and unloaded cargo as usual, leaving the port nearly seven hours later once they felt it was safe to do so. The ships operator Condor Ferries has confirmed there will be no impact to the frei...

A fleet of French fishing boats have descended on Jersey after threatening to blockade the island's main port over a post-Brexit fishing row.

It comes as the United Kingdom's government announced an easing of travel restrictions.

Stormy Seas Face Ferryport of Holyhead While Offshore Cargoships Ride Out the Weather 30th January 2021 An AFLOAT photo of an Irish Sea ferry in stormy seas that also faces the ferry sector that is keenly felt at the north Wales port of Holyhead due to Brexit & Covid. While offshore south of Anglesey today, heavy seas and east winds has led to a trio of other merchant shipping vessels that took to the relative shelter off the Welsh coastline along the Llŷn Peninsula. Credit: Jehan Ashmore A...

Condor Ferry Credit: ITV Channel news Three members of staff have tested positive onboard the Condor Commodore Goodwill, with another suspected case. A spokesperson for Condor says the crew were put into isolation straight away and did not some into contact with any islanders. This staff shortage has impacted services today, with the Goodwill only stopping into Guernsey. It will deliver freight to Jersey tomorrow. Replacement crew will be brought in this weekend to secure the freight and li...