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New ferry operator arrives at Portsmouth
Port mangers at Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port today (20 October 2006) confirmed the arrival of yet another new ferry service at the Port. Celtic Link Ferries will commence operations between Portsmouth and Cherbourg on 15 January 2007, providing a daily, year-round service to the popular Normandy port.
"This is the third new operator to commence services from Portsmouth in the past two years," says port manager Martin Putman. "Not only does it extend our service to Cherbourg from the port, which has recently only been available during the high season, but it also is a ringing endorsement for the port, its location on the UK's motorway network and its choice of destination ports. We're delighted to welcome Celtic Ferries to Portsmouth and look forward to future growth and prosperity."
Paul Tyrrell, managing director of Celtic Link Ferries Limited said: "We're very proud and excited about this new route as it provides us with a natural hub from Cherbourg to both the UK and Ireland."
Commenting on the announcement MP for Portsmouth and Councillor for regeneration in the City of Portsmouth, Mike Hancock, thanked the team at the port for their efforts in securing this new trade that will contribute to the City's economy. He said that it also reflected the continued requirement and popularity of Western Channel services among ferry operators and the freight industry.
The Vessel, to be named the "CELTIC MIST", has a Gross Tonnage of 23160, an Overall Length of 190,94m, and a Beam of 26,01m. The 2020 lane meters give a capacity for 120 articulated units. The vessel has accommodation for 190 persons, with the availability of 50 cabins all with private en suite facilities (7 cabins of 4 beds each plus 43 cabins of 2 beds each - total 114 beds). Hotel Facilities will include a 160 seat Lounge and Bar, a 90 seat Self Service Restaurant, and a quiet lounge with reclining seats.
The voyage time will be 6 hours. The late evening departure from Cherbourg, coupled with an early morning arrival in Portsmouth will provide the ideal timing for hauliers needing a fast transit, whilst allowing drivers a welcome and comfortable break. The 1430hrs departure time from Portsmouth will allow hauliers to collect from UK customers and be in Cherbourg the same day.
Depart Portsmouth Arrive Cherbourg
Sunday to Friday 1430hrs 2130hrs
Saturday 0930hrs 1530hrs
Depart Cherbourg Arrive Portsmouth
Daily 2330hrs
This New Service, in conjunction with Celtic Link's other services to and from Ireland, will appeal primarily to the driver accompanied and drop trailer market.
Media enquiries to:
Aideen Kavanagh at Lawton PR. Tel +44 (0)23 8082 8568 or Julius Duncan, Tel +44 (0)23 8082 8585.
Notes to editors:
About the port:
1) Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port is Britain's best-connected ferry port.
2) The port is nearer to central London than Dover or the Channel Tunnel.
3) Portsmouth has the best road connections of any UK Channel ferry port and gives easy road access to the Midlands, North and West via a dedicated exit from the Port onto the M275, then the M27, M3, A34, M4 and A3(M)
4) Currently five ferry companies operate services to seven destinations across France, Spain and the Channel Islands:
Brittany Ferries to Caen, St Malo and Cherbourg
LD Lines to Le Havre
P&O Ferries to Bilbao
AT Ferries to Bilbao
Condor Ferries to St Helier and St Peter Port
5) The passenger terminal is available to all traveling passengers. Refreshment facilities include a café and bar. Plasma screens have been installed in the main terminal building to provide information for passengers as they travel through the port.
6) In 2006 the port's growing reputation as a destination for cruise passengers continued when it welcomed its largest ever cruise liner. The German charter vessel `Albatross' arrived en route from Leixoes in Portugal to Bremerhaven in Germany, carrying 779 passengers, keen to explore the sights of Portsmouth - Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays.
7) Also in 2006 AT Ferries, part of Acciona Trasmediterranea, Spain's largest shipping company, started a new combined passenger and freight service between Portsmouth and Bilbao. The ship assigned to the new route is the superferry `Fortuny', which has capacity for 1,000 passengers.
About Celtic Link Ferries:
Celtic Link Ferries Limited was established in February 2005 and currently operates freight and passenger vessels on two other routes: Rosslare / Cherbourg and Dublin / Liverpool.
For further information visit www.celticlinkferries.com or contact:-
Pascal Higuera or Virginie Higuera at the Cherbourg office: Tel +33 2 33 432 38. Fax+33 2 33 543 221.
Bernard Kelly or Paul Tyrrell at the Dublin office: Tel +353 1 8230492. Fax +353 1 8559444.
"This is the third new operator to commence services from Portsmouth in the past two years," says port manager Martin Putman. "Not only does it extend our service to Cherbourg from the port, which has recently only been available during the high season, but it also is a ringing endorsement for the port, its location on the UK's motorway network and its choice of destination ports. We're delighted to welcome Celtic Ferries to Portsmouth and look forward to future growth and prosperity."
Paul Tyrrell, managing director of Celtic Link Ferries Limited said: "We're very proud and excited about this new route as it provides us with a natural hub from Cherbourg to both the UK and Ireland."
Commenting on the announcement MP for Portsmouth and Councillor for regeneration in the City of Portsmouth, Mike Hancock, thanked the team at the port for their efforts in securing this new trade that will contribute to the City's economy. He said that it also reflected the continued requirement and popularity of Western Channel services among ferry operators and the freight industry.
The Vessel, to be named the "CELTIC MIST", has a Gross Tonnage of 23160, an Overall Length of 190,94m, and a Beam of 26,01m. The 2020 lane meters give a capacity for 120 articulated units. The vessel has accommodation for 190 persons, with the availability of 50 cabins all with private en suite facilities (7 cabins of 4 beds each plus 43 cabins of 2 beds each - total 114 beds). Hotel Facilities will include a 160 seat Lounge and Bar, a 90 seat Self Service Restaurant, and a quiet lounge with reclining seats.
The voyage time will be 6 hours. The late evening departure from Cherbourg, coupled with an early morning arrival in Portsmouth will provide the ideal timing for hauliers needing a fast transit, whilst allowing drivers a welcome and comfortable break. The 1430hrs departure time from Portsmouth will allow hauliers to collect from UK customers and be in Cherbourg the same day.
Depart Portsmouth Arrive Cherbourg
Sunday to Friday 1430hrs 2130hrs
Saturday 0930hrs 1530hrs
Depart Cherbourg Arrive Portsmouth
Daily 2330hrs
This New Service, in conjunction with Celtic Link's other services to and from Ireland, will appeal primarily to the driver accompanied and drop trailer market.
Media enquiries to:
Aideen Kavanagh at Lawton PR. Tel +44 (0)23 8082 8568 or Julius Duncan, Tel +44 (0)23 8082 8585.
Notes to editors:
About the port:
1) Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port is Britain's best-connected ferry port.
2) The port is nearer to central London than Dover or the Channel Tunnel.
3) Portsmouth has the best road connections of any UK Channel ferry port and gives easy road access to the Midlands, North and West via a dedicated exit from the Port onto the M275, then the M27, M3, A34, M4 and A3(M)
4) Currently five ferry companies operate services to seven destinations across France, Spain and the Channel Islands:
Brittany Ferries to Caen, St Malo and Cherbourg
LD Lines to Le Havre
P&O Ferries to Bilbao
AT Ferries to Bilbao
Condor Ferries to St Helier and St Peter Port
5) The passenger terminal is available to all traveling passengers. Refreshment facilities include a café and bar. Plasma screens have been installed in the main terminal building to provide information for passengers as they travel through the port.
6) In 2006 the port's growing reputation as a destination for cruise passengers continued when it welcomed its largest ever cruise liner. The German charter vessel `Albatross' arrived en route from Leixoes in Portugal to Bremerhaven in Germany, carrying 779 passengers, keen to explore the sights of Portsmouth - Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays.
7) Also in 2006 AT Ferries, part of Acciona Trasmediterranea, Spain's largest shipping company, started a new combined passenger and freight service between Portsmouth and Bilbao. The ship assigned to the new route is the superferry `Fortuny', which has capacity for 1,000 passengers.
About Celtic Link Ferries:
Celtic Link Ferries Limited was established in February 2005 and currently operates freight and passenger vessels on two other routes: Rosslare / Cherbourg and Dublin / Liverpool.
For further information visit www.celticlinkferries.com or contact:-
Pascal Higuera or Virginie Higuera at the Cherbourg office: Tel +33 2 33 432 38. Fax+33 2 33 543 221.
Bernard Kelly or Paul Tyrrell at the Dublin office: Tel +353 1 8230492. Fax +353 1 8559444.
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