Ferry firm performance rated positive, deputy says

Less than 5% of a ferry firm's sailings in Jersey have been cancelled in the first three months of operation, according to new figures.

The statistics released by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development Deputy Kirsten Morel related to high-speed, passenger and car sailings run by DFDS, which launched ferry routes in Jersey in March.

The figures also showed 13% of the firm's freight sailings had been delayed.

Morel said overall "performance is positive" for DFDS, with 10 sailings cancelled out of 456 since the service began.

Concerns had been raised over the cancellation of some sailings by DFDS including changes to the service to accommodate football fans travelling to the Muratti football match in Guernsey in May.

Questions about the cancellation of two Portsmouth sailings for the match have been lodged in the States by Scrutiny Liaison Committee member Deputy Montfort Tadier.

He asked how the decision was made, what compensation was given to any passengers and if reputational damage had been considered.

Morel has until 23 June to respond.

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