DFDS 'fully committed' to vital ferry service
BBCDanish ferry operator DFDS has said it is "fully committed" to providing Jersey's lifeline service.
Jersey's government has signed a contract with DFDS to operate the island's ferry services between the island, the UK and France.
The contract will start from 28 March and run for 20 years, providing freight and passenger services.
DFDS CEO Torben Carlsen said the company was "excited to embark on this journey with Jersey and the local community".
'Strong partnership'
He said: "The life-line ferry service is a vital link for the island, and we are fully committed to delivering reliability and an enhanced travel and transport experience for islanders, businesses and visitors.
"We look forward to building a strong partnership with Jersey and serving the community."
The new service will include routes from Jersey to Poole and Portsmouth in the UK, and Saint-Malo in France.
DFDS said it was committed to increasing the frequency of ferries to address high demand in peak periods, introducing high-speed vessels to the UK and investing in three new ships by 2032.
The Jersey fleet will comprise of one Ro-Pax ferry, two high-speed crafts, and a dedicated freight vessel to meet the diverse needs of the island, it added.
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