Our extensive network includes services throughout the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, the Baltic, Scandinavia, the … Les prix A/R journée pour Jersey sont indiqués par adulte toutes charges comprises et le nombre de places réservées dans ces catégories est limité. On Saturday 28 March 2015, the day after Condor Liberation entered service, she was blown onto the quayside in Guernsey and had to be taken out of service and returned to Poole for repairs. Maximum of 9 passengers allowed on the outward. Condor Rapide was formerly an Australian warship prior to becoming Speed One of the defunct SpeedFerries company. [31] Condor Express also operated one Poole-Cherbourg round trip in May 2008. [50] On 19 October 2011, the BEAmer released its report. On 19 and 22 September 2015 the ferry's sailings were cancelled due to repairs being carried out to her exhaust system. Powered by two MTU 16V396 diesels, waterjet propulsion. She was used for one season on the route before being redeployed to Cat-Link in Denmark. The deal was backed by ABN AMRO. Later that year, the Commodore Group, which included Condor Ferries, Commodore Ferries and Commodore Express, was sold to a management buy-out team for a reported £150 million. IMO9151008. Her new owner changed her name to SNAV Aries, and introduced her on a route linking Anzio and Ponza, in Italy.[25][26]. Passenger only catamaran, built in Singapore by Fairey Marinteknik. The BCIF vessel Havelet ran a conventional ferry service from Weymouth from 1994 alongside the Condor 10. Condor 12 was redeployed to Holyman's new Ramsgate - Ostend service and renamed Holyman Rapide. Shortly after, the Condor Ferries logo was redesigned for the start of the 2003 season using the same font as the logo Brittany Ferries had adopted in 2002. Condor 8 was renamed Waterways 1. We use cookies to give you a better experience on condorferries.com. The speed had progressively reached 37 knots. Live Chat is available Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 14:00 and closed on Sunday. She remained on standby with Condor Ferries until the successful introduction of Condor Liberation on the Channel Islands-to-UK route. Click here to view our FAQs. CONDOR could borrow a high-speed Brittany Ferries catamaran to support its summer season operations, it has been revealed. Frequently asked questions. This is not the same vessel that covered Condor services in the late 1990s, but a sister ship to Condor Express and Vitesse. [20], Houlder Limited's independent report published on 15 October 2015 also considered the reliability and ride comfort of Condor Liberation, concluding that the ship is suitable for operation in the English Channel. On 23 November 2015 the ferry's sailing was cancelled due to an electrical fault. Her new name is Champion Jet 1. In 1997, she operated between Poole and St Malo via the Channel Islands. In the wheelhouse almost continuous talks without any link with the watchkeeping, maintained an atmosphere not compatible with the necessary concentration to conduct a HSC in the fog. The key findings of an investigation by Marine Accident Investigation Branch were:[55]. Remis à l’eau mardi soir, il s’appelle désormais Condor Voyager. Condor Liberation had a number of cancelled sailings in her first weeks of service due to technical problems and adverse weather conditions: On its blog set up to promote the new ferry in the months before it entered service, Condor said that they expected the new ship's 'more stable design' would enable it to sail in considerably higher seas and to significantly reduce the number of weather-related cancellations. [16], The BBC reported on 11 June 2015 that Condor said they would "urge the public to refrain from intimidation" due to complaints being circulated on social media regarding members of staff. The Condor Express had been experiencing technical problems and so the Condor Vitesse was transferred to the more taxing Channel Islands service. Please call us on 0345 609 1026 and a member of our Contact Centre team will be happy to assist you. Following HD Ferries' decision to withdraw its service early in September 2008 and not operate a winter service, the States of Jersey have indicated that HD Ferries is unlikely to be allowed a ramp licence again. In 2004, the group was rebranded with Commodore Ferries coming under the Condor Ferries name and Commodore Express becoming Condor Logistics. Senator Farnham subsequently commented that the Condor fleet was "clearly not up to the job"[19] and criticized Condor's contingency plans and customer service. In a press release issued on 2 October 2007, HD Ferries stated that it was preparing to take legal action against Condor concerning the statement published by the company on 3 August 2007. Incat 81m catamaran which operated for the 1996 season between Weymouth and the Channel Islands. On 30 April 2015 the Jersey-born film star Henry Cavill was allowed to briefly steer Condor Liberation.[4]. The investigators were on board in a near gale when the significant wave height was 3 metres and short waves were breaking directly on the beam. In 1997, Condor 12 and Havelet places on the Channel Island route were taken by another Incat, this time an 86m design which was named Condor Express. 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On 14 January 2015, a deal was announced between Condor Ferries and Greek ferry firm Seajets for the sale of both the Condor Express and Condor Vitesse for an undisclosed sum (internal company rumours are €9 million[citation needed]) , with the plan being for both vessels to be replaced by the new Condor Liberation. Condor Ferries says it entirely accepts the findings of its detailed and thorough report. P&O European Ferries and Hoverspeed submitted bids to run the service but ultimately Condor retained the licence but was forced to purchase the Havelet to act as an all-weather back-up until the delivery of a new conventional vessel in 1999. "[18], On 18 September 2015 Senator Farnham and Deputy Kevin Stewart, chairman of Guernsey's External Transport Group called for an urgent review of the service level agreement between the States and Condor. All rights reserved. Condor Ferries operate the following routes: In 1999, Commodore Clipper (IMO9201750) was delivered to Commodore Ferries and replaced a freight ferry Island Commodore. When Condor Vitesse approached the Minquiers waters, both officers did not detect 2 vessel echoes ahead on starboard, the first was a ship that would be passing at a hundred of meters on starboard, the second was Les Marquises. The new Commodore Clipper was able to replace Havelet as all-weather back-up for the fast craft as she had space for 500 passengers. In May 2010, Condor Rapide, Incat Hull 045, IMO9161560, was added to the fleet to replace Condor 10. Condor Ferries is an operator of passenger and freight ferry services between The United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Guernsey, Bailiwick of Jersey and France. Our Contact Centre is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 14:00 and closed on Sunday. Built in 1990 in Fareham by Aluminium Shipsbuilders to an Incat design. As a result, the Channel Island governments put the licence to operate ferry services to the UK out to tender. On its return to service the ship developed an electrical fault in its engines, and was forced to run at reduced speed, resulting in service cancellations. All passengers had to wait in Guernsey for the Commodore Clipper to arrive to take them to Portsmouth instead of Poole. Transport en ferry de St-Malo en Bretagne vers Jersey, Guernesey, Poole et Portsmouth avec Condor Ferries. During busier times, there may be a wait before your call is answered. Ferries With Direct Ferries you can find all the information you need in order to book your freight ferry crossing to or from virtually any freight ferry port across Europe. In 2001, Condor started operating a Poole - Cherbourg fastcraft service on behalf of Brittany Ferries using the Condor Vitesse which sported a joint livery. Brittany Ferries fast craft NORMANDIE EXPRESS is to transfer to Condor Ferries. Brittany Ferries’ Normandie Express Joins Condor Ferries. Copyright © Condor Ferries ltd 2021. The move was blamed on changes to low-value consignment relief affecting the Channel Islands.[3]. In the winter of 1993/1994, Condor's parent company, Commodore Shipping, took over British Channel Island Ferries (BCIF) which operated conventional ferry services to the Channel Islands from Poole. Need help with your query? Condor Ferries Jersey Terminal, located in St. Helier, is easily accessible and offers a range of facilities. Condor Ferries established the first high-speed car ferry service to the Channel Islands from Weymouth in 1993 using the 74m Incat catamaran Condor 10.In the winter of 1993/1994, Condor's parent company, Commodore Shipping, took over British Channel Island Ferries (BCIF) which operated conventional ferry services to the Channel Islands from Poole. Please select at least one adult to travel. For more information please call the Commercial team on 01481 728620 . Between March and May 1995, the Weymouth service was operated by the chartered Seacat Isle of Man. In addition, if the vehicle being taken is designed for the carriage of commercial goods it shall be reserved as freight regardless of its dimensions. HSC Condor Rapide is a fast ferry operated by Condor Ferries.Launched in 1997, she was initially chartered out as a civilian ferry, then became the first large catamaran to enter military service when she was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy as HMAS Jervis Bay (AKR 45) from 1999 to 2001.. IMO9116113. IMO8906717. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set in our Cookie Policy. The repetitive nature of ferry operations can induce a degree of complacency when planning. In May 2015, Condor admitted that 10% of ferry crossings had not run at all, and only 60% of those that had had run to schedule. It also purchased the Condor Vitesse for a new service to St Malo via Guernsey and made Weymouth its primary UK port, though retaining summer sailings from Poole. On 11 April 2015 the ferry was unable to load 24 cars and 60 passengers at Jersey due to a combination of late running and an issue with a section of hoistable deck. [53] Tournon was later exonerated by the Caen appeal court, which quashed his conviction. "[52], On 11 September 2013 the court in Coutances found the Vitesse captain Paul Le Romancer and first officer Yves Tournon (both of whom no longer work for Condor) guilty of manslaughter, involuntary injury and failure to respect maritime regulations. The Express was very reluctantly put back into service with a very limited service after the Liberation's accident, and departed for the Greek islands in 2015. [41] On 13 December 2007, the Brittany Ferries freight vessel Coutances was chartered to temporarily take the Commodore Goodwill's place. Browse the topics below and find out the best way to contact Condor Ferries. Two of the French fishermen were rescued from the water by the ferry's safety boats. Click here to book. [42][43][44][45] An inquest in Jersey revealed that Monsieur Lesaulnier died of crush injuries to the upper abdomen, and drowning. [38], On 9 October 1994 Condor 11 was on sea trials off Tasmania and travelling at 36 knots under the command of Incat managing director Robert Clifford when she struck Black Jack Reef some 12 miles off Hobart.[39]. 12-cyl Caterpillar 3512C diesels. Upon taking over BCIF, Condor moved all passenger services to Weymouth and the BCIF freight service was transferred to Commodore Shipping. HD Ferries recommenced operations on 25 August 2007.[36]. [16], The initial series of Condor ferries were all hydrofoil passenger ferries, with the exception of Condor 6 which was a passenger only catamaran.[21]. Manage bookings. This view was confirmed in the Houlder report which found that sailing in poor weather had little effect on the journey time. Condor 10 was built 1993 and was in service with Condor between 1993-1994 and again between 2002–2011. Your return date must be after your departure date. Condor 9 was sold to Stetson Navigation as the Cortez, and used in the Sea of Cortez. [54], On 14 July 2014, Commodore Clipper accidentally grounded off Guernsey. [48] The French investigator, Renauld Gaudeul, procureur de la République de Coutances said that the speed of the ferry[49][failed verification] would be of key importance to the investigation. The crew refused to acknowledge that the ship might have grounded, partly because the alarms that could have told them it had been disabled. This page was last edited on 30 April 2021, at 05:57. The Condor 11 finally entered service on 18 May 1995. Browse our range of frequently asked questions to find the answers to some of the most common queries other customers have. Please note that any person or vehicle travelling for business or commercial venture, carrying commercial goods/samples will need to book via our freight teams and do not qualify for leisure fares. Click here to send us a private message on Facebook or click here for Twitter. Served traditionally by 2 separate ferry systems, Bellingham is the only port in Washington State serving the year-round weekly ferries to and from Alaska.