Ferry News - June 2010

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New Gosport ferry pontoon not ready until next year

Originally hoped for this autumn, the new pontoon might be ready in the spring of 2011.

MP wants Dover to be a ‘peoples’ port’

Dover’s new MP has plans to provide an alternative to the mess privatization is turning into.

Ferry firms angry at wasted Dover port privatisation talks

P&O Ferries lodging official complaint over wasted time and money.

Portsmouth ferry passengers still stuck on board

Authorities are still trying to free 62 passengers stuck on a ferry after a fire on board.

Uncertainty about funding for Penzance ferry

The government cannot guarantee to fund a ferry link proposed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Ferry service suspended amidst illness concerns

Lifeline ferry service halted after sickness of 3 crew members follows 11 ill passengers.

MSP critical over use of ferry

MSP for Okrney unhappy about lack of clear rules on government interference in ferry services.

Gaza protesters return to big welcome in Turkey

Hundreds of activists flew home from the Gaza supply flotilla intercepted by Israeli commandos.

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