LD Lines and Transeuropa ferries collaborate on Ramsgate
Ferry Online Travel News 20/02/2010
New service to cennect Ramsgate and Ostend
LD Lines and Transeuropa Ferries have announced a commercial agreement to commence an association on the Ramsgate – Ostend freight and passenger ferry service, initially operating one vessel together.
Starting between 15th and 30th March 2010, both the companies will combine forces on commercial parts of the route with LD Lines taking a lead in the development of the tourist passenger business, whilst Transeuropa Ferries will carry on to build its focus on freight traffic and ship operations.
The agreement also includes fleet changes with LD Lines’ Norman Spirit transferring to the route, which Transeuropa Ferries will operate on a long-term charter basis. Norman Spirit will be re-named Ostend Spirit, operating two return sailings daily, with a crossing time of four hours. The ship is expected to replace one of the existing Transeuropa Ferries’ fleet later this year.
Ostend Spirit will be returning to her original home port of Ostend, having previously been named Prins Filip. Built in 1991 by Regie voor Maritiem Transport (RMT) the then Belgian ferry operator, the ship entered service in 1992 on the Dover – Ostend route, switching to operate between Ramsgate and Ostend, where she remained until 1997.
LD Lines’ tourist fares on the Ramsgate – Ostend facility will be available for cars and passengers, cars and caravans, motor homes and motorcycles and a new launch offer begins from £24 single for a car and five passengers, subject to availability.
Christophe Santoni, LD Lines’ Managing Director said that they were very pleased to announce this development, which will combine the considerable expertise of both companies.
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