Portsmouth International Port launches LNG bunkering for cleaner sailings

Portsmouth takes a significant step towards a cleaner future with its first LNG bunkering transfer at the port. Saint-Malo, the first of two new electric-hybrid ships from Brittany Ferries set to operate from the city, received LNG fuel from the Optimus, a bunkering barge operated by Titan Clean Fuels.

Earlier this month, Titan was granted a permit to conduct LNG bunkering operations at Portsmouth International Port, following a long-term agreement with Brittany Ferries for the supply of cleaner...

https://container-news.com/portsmouth-international-port-lng-bunkering/

StenaRoRo takes delivery of Guillaume de Normandie, its newest E-Flexer

Guillaume de Normandie attery pack

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the Guillaume de Normandie. On long term charter to France’s Brittany Ferries, it is the 12th in a series of 15 E-Flexer vessels ordered at Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai), and the fifth ordered for charter to Brittany Ferries. In April 2025, it will enter service on the Portsmouth – Caen route, replacing the Normandie, which has sailed the route since 1992. This is the fifth of five E-Flexer vessels ordered for the Brittany Ferries fleet.

As with the four...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/stenaroro-takes-delivery-of-guillaume-de-normandie-its-newest-e-flexer/

Brittany Ferries Submits Jersey-Only Ferry Bid, Advocates for Joined-Up Approach

Brittany Ferries, majority shareholder in Condor Ferries, confirmed its bid for the Jersey-only ferry service, asserting its expertise and readiness to serve Jersey for the next 15 years. CEO Christophe Mathieu welcomed the independent assessment process announced by Jersey Ministers and expressed...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/brittany-ferries-submits-jersey-only-ferry-bid-advocates-for-joined-up-approach/

Stena RoRo takes delivery of its newest E-Flexer, Saint-Malo

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the Saint-Malo, the eleventh in a series of 15 E-Flexer vessels from Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai).

The ship is long-term chartered to France’s Brittany Ferries. In February next year, it will enter the Portsmouth – Saint-Malo route, replacing the Bretagne, which has sailed on the route since 1987.

It is the fourth of five E-Flexers that have been ordered for charter to Brittany Ferries’ fleet and the second capable of operating on LNG, the first being the

https://www.marinelog.com/news/stena-roro-takes-delivery-of-its-newest-e-flexer-saint-malo/

Brittany Ferries Unveils Hybrid-Powered SAINT-MALO Ahead of 2025 Launch

Brittany Ferries has taken delivery of its first hybrid-powered ferry, running on LNG and electricity. Chartered by Somabret, a consortium uniting the Brittany Region and its four departments, this vessel is set to enter service in February 2025 on the daily route between Saint-Malo and Portsmouth....

https://ferryshippingnews.com/brittany-ferries-unveils-hybrid-powered-saint-malo-ahead-of-2025-launch/

Brittany Ferries is looking to become the majority stakeholder of Condor Ferries

The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) issued a notice of application for approval of a transaction regarding the sale of 22% of the shares in Condor to Brittany Ferries, with the option to buy 100% of the shares at a later date. Brittany Ferries (B.A.I. Bretagne Angleterre Irlande)...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/brittany-ferries-is-looking-to-become-the-majority-stakeholder-of-condor-ferries/