Steven Tarbox

Steven is a former retail professional and a ferry writer and photographer. He created NI Ferry Site as a web design project in 2014 to be a news and information source for everyone with an interest in ferries, with a particular focus on Northern Ireland. Steven is the editor of the website and looks after all of the technical aspects.

Ferry News

January 13, 2022

Brittany Ferries Agrees to Sell Cap Finistère

Brittany Ferries has confirmed that it plans to sell the cruise-ferry Cap Finistere for further service with GNV in Italian waters.
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Ferry News

January 7, 2022

First New P&O Ferries Dover Ship Floated Out in China

The first of P&O Ferries two new Dover - Calais ferries has been floated out in China and the names of the ships revealed.
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Ferry News

December 23, 2021

P&O Ferries Sells Dover – Calais Ferry

P&O Ferries has sold one of its Dover - Calais ferries to Åland-based Sea Lines for further service. Meanwhile, the company is also understood to be actively seeking a buyer for a second Calais ferry.
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Ferry News

December 2, 2021

[Updated] Former Sealink / Stena Line Ferry Beached in Pakistan

Former Sealink / Stena Line Ferry Beached in Pakistan. . The former ST COLUMBA and STENA HIBERNIA of Sealink / Stena Line's Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire route was beached in Pakistan earlier.
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Ferry News

December 1, 2021

Brittany Ferries Takes Delivery of First LNG E-Flexer

Brittany Ferries has taken delivery of its first LNG-fuelled E-Flexer ferry ahead of its introduction to service on routes from the UK to Spain and France next year.
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Ferry News

November 24, 2021

Irish Ferries Confirms Purchase of Third Dover – Calais Ferry

Irish Ferries parent company Irish Continental Group has confirmed the purchase of a third Ro-Pax ferry for its Dover - Calais route.
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Ferry News

November 22, 2021

DFDS and CLdN Further Boosting North Sea Freight Ferry Capacity

CLdN and DFDS have come to an agreement which will see both operators offer an additional twelve sailings per week between the UK and Holland.
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Ferry News

November 4, 2021

Irish Ferries Acquires Additional Dover – Calais Ferry From Competitor

Irish Ferries has acquired a second ship for its Dover - Calais service, potentially allowing the operator to double the frequency it offers to customers.
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Ferry News

November 4, 2021

Brittany Ferries Announces New Ireland – France Route

Brittany Ferries has announced that it will launch a new ferry route between Le Havre and Rosslare aimed at addressing demand from hauliers for direct Ireland - EU services.
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Ferry News

November 3, 2021

Netherlands – Norway Startup Secures Tallink Cruiseferry

Startup company Holland Norway Lines has agreed the three-year charter of Romantika to operate a new ferry service between Norway and Holland
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Ferry News

October 28, 2021

Dublin Port Sees Trade Shift to Northern Ireland and Direct EU Routes

Figures released by Dublin Port show that Ireland to GB freight traffic has shifted to direct EU and Northern Irish services.
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Ferry News

October 25, 2021

[Updated] Former Dun Laoghaire and Swansea – Cork Ferries Bound for Demolition

Demolition looming for former Stena Sealink Dun Laoghaire and Swansea - Cork ferries
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