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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Start of new inter-island Channel Islands ferry service postponed
A new inter-island ferry service which had been due to start on Friday morning has been postponed.A spokesperson for the ferry operator Islands Unlimited said it had "no choice but to delay" after it had "experienced delays to our operational readiness".Difficulties trialling the vessel this week had meant it had not been able to complete "operational preparations" in time for Friday, the company said. The spokesperson said the 316-passenger, high-speed catamaran San Pawl would begin its daily inter-island foot passenger service between Guernsey and Jersey on 5 June. 'Deep regret' It's statement said: "Regrettably, due to the weather earlier this week, we have only been able to trial the ship in Jersey today and had hoped that all of our operational preparations would have been completed in time for tomorrow. "Unfortunately, this is not the case and we have to delay our commencement date."The company said the delays "had impacted our ability to complete our obligations as required by the relevant authorities". It added: "We deeply regret to find ourselves in this situation and for the inconvenience this may cause."All customers affected were being contacted by email, the company said.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry for new inter-island service en route
A ferry which will be used for a new inter-island service between Guernsey and Jersey is due to arrive in the Channel Islands on Saturday. The high-speed catamaran San Pawl, which can carry 316 passengers, has been under maintenance in Malta but left after being loaded on to a cargo ship on 10 May. Eemslift Hendrika, the ship carrying San Pawl, is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 May. Ferry firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service using San Pawl from 30 May. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to New island ferry service 'on track' for May launch Fourth firm offers Channel Islands ferry service Plans put forward for inter-island ferry services Islands Unlimited
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Ferry for new inter-island service en route to Guernsey
A ferry which will be used for a new inter-island service between Guernsey and Jersey is due to arrive in the Channel Islands on high-speed catamaran San Pawl, which can carry 316 passengers, has been under maintenance in Malta but left after being loaded on to a cargo ship on 10 May. Eemslift Hendrika, the ship carrying San Pawl, is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service using San Pawl from 30 May.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New Channel Islands ferry service 'on track' for May launch
A new ferry service between the Channel Islands is "on track" for launch next month, the company behind it has firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service between Guernsey and 316-passenger, high-speed catamaran San Pawl has been relaunched following out-of-water maintenance and surveys in operator said it would transfer the ferry from Malta to Guernsey at the beginning of next month in time for the beginning of the service on 30 May. It will be transported to the island using a specialist ship and bespoke Chad Murray, CEO of Islands Unlimited, said: "We are really pleased with the ship and impressed with her sea-keeping qualities and manoeuvrability."Whilst she is old in terms of age, her previous operator, Virtu Ferries, have clearly looked after her throughout her life and she continues to offer a safe and reliable option for inter-island foot passengers."A standard adult return fare is set to cost about £ schedule offers services running from 07:00 until 19:45 on weekdays, other than on Tuesdays when it stops at 16: will run from 07:00 until 21:45 at weekends.
