{"id":121480,"date":"2026-07-03T09:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/121480\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:24:41","slug":"two-ships-to-be-sold-as-brittany-ferries-adapts-to-financial-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/121480\/","title":{"rendered":"Two ships to be sold as Brittany Ferries adapts to financial challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

ROUTE changes are being implemented by Brittany Ferries as part of a cost-saving \u201cplan for the future\u201d that includes the sale of two ships.<\/p>\n

The ferry firm \u2013 which lost the contract to became Jersey\u2019s key route operator to DFDS in 2024 \u2013 has stated that it is contending with a rising tax burden, Covid loan repayments and cost-of-living concerns among passengers as well as \u201cunfair competition on the Eastern Channel, caused by subsidies\u201d.<\/p>\n

Among the financial challenges it faces this year is a bill of around \u20ac27 million under the EU\u2019s Emission Trading System. <\/p>\n

To facilitate a \u201cpragmatic approach\u201d to its fleet, Brittany Ferries\u2019 Poole to Cherbourg route served by its Barfleur\u00a0vessel will be closed from November and the ship sold. A daily service from Portsmouth to Cherbourg will operate in its place.<\/p>\n

And 2007-built ferry Cotentin,\u00a0which runs Cherbourg to Rosslare, will also be sold \u2013 though the route will continue to operate with other vessels.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the company is looking to close its Portsmouth to Le Havre route from October.<\/p>\n

As part of the changes, Brittany Ferries has announced that its ships serving Guernsey, Poole and Cherbourg will be allocated to \u201ca more efficient schedule\u201d from the start of November.<\/p>\n

This will see Islander serve a triangular route from Portsmouth to Guernsey, Guernsey to Cherbourg and Cherbourg to Portsmouth, while fast-craft Voyager\u00a0will continue operating sailings between Poole and Guernsey but with the option to travel on to St Malo.<\/p>\n

Chief executive\u00a0Christophe Mathieu said Brittany Ferries \u201chas a track record in adapting its business to long- and short-term challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cWe overcame Covid when borders were shut, we continue to wrestle with the consequences of Brexit and we are taking steps to make a holiday in France or Spain as reasonable as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries Picture: ROB CURRIE. (37890612)<\/p>\n

But Mr Mathieu added that \u201cwe have to be realistic\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need adapt and that means a plan to secure a future that will continue to bring opportunities for all those who live and work in the regions we serve.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\u201cWe have informed our ports and will work with everyone affected on this plan for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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