Brittany Ferries fleet movements

Started by Collision-course, February 02, 2009, 08:13:57 PM

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giftgrub

#225
Brittany Ferries Kerry is on the way to Gibraltar  (ais search for AF Michela still) currently off the Italian coast near Bari.

Due 13th October presumably for bunkers.

Will be interesting to see what livery has been applied

Previous images of Hoa Sen/ Stena Egeria/ AF Michela

http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/search.php?search_imo=9243447

Steven

Quote from: giftgrub on October 09, 2019, 10:32:06 AM
Brittany Ferries Kerry is on the way to Gibraltar  (ais search for AF Michela still) currently off the Italian coast near Bari.

Due 13th October presumably for bunkers.

Will be interesting to see what livery has been applied

Previous images of Hoa Sen/ Stena Egeria/ AF Michela

http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/search.php?search_imo=9243447
I believe the yard at Rijeka was only used for the handover back to Stena RoRo and Northern Marine.  In terms of livery I expect it will be basic given she is on a one year charter.  There have been suggestions that she isn't in great condition internally after her stint with Adria, so perhaps some refurbishment might be undertaken.  Plenty of time to do so in any case!
Steve in Belfast (suburbia)

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12345teacher

Connemara late in for Spain to cork last night...and it's 22.30 sailing to Spain was cancelled ...

giftgrub

Image of the Kerry in Gibraltar this morning at end of page on link below.

https://bfenthusiasts.com/bfe/topic/12445-bf-charters-a-new-ship/page/2/

New logo and branding have been applied.

Steven

Quote from: giftgrub on October 13, 2019, 01:47:26 PM
Image of the Kerry in Gibraltar this morning at end of page on link below.

https://bfenthusiasts.com/bfe/topic/12445-bf-charters-a-new-ship/page/2/

New logo and branding have been applied.
Also a couple of images here https://www.niferry.co.uk/latest-brittany-ferries-ship-on-way-santander/ .  Clearly they've just removed the branding from the hull and funnel and added the Brittany Ferries logo - about all we can expect for a one year charter. 
Steve in Belfast (suburbia)

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giftgrub

Quote from: Steven on October 15, 2019, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: giftgrub on October 13, 2019, 01:47:26 PM
Image of the Kerry in Gibraltar this morning at end of page on link below.

https://bfenthusiasts.com/bfe/topic/12445-bf-charters-a-new-ship/page/2/

New logo and branding have been applied.
Also a couple of images here https://www.niferry.co.uk/latest-brittany-ferries-ship-on-way-santander/ .  Clearly they've just removed the branding from the hull and funnel and added the Brittany Ferries logo - about all we can expect for a one year charter.

Sure looks like that, would imagine it will need to arrive early in Cork as authorities probably want to carry out an inspection before it enters service, Connemara was delayed a few days by this, though assuming crew from Connemara are probably transferring over, might be easier to manage.

Steven

Quote from: giftgrub on October 15, 2019, 08:39:53 AM
Quote from: Steven on October 15, 2019, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: giftgrub on October 13, 2019, 01:47:26 PM
Image of the Kerry in Gibraltar this morning at end of page on link below.

https://bfenthusiasts.com/bfe/topic/12445-bf-charters-a-new-ship/page/2/

New logo and branding have been applied.
Also a couple of images here https://www.niferry.co.uk/latest-brittany-ferries-ship-on-way-santander/ .  Clearly they've just removed the branding from the hull and funnel and added the Brittany Ferries logo - about all we can expect for a one year charter.

Sure looks like that, would imagine it will need to arrive early in Cork as authorities probably want to carry out an inspection before it enters service, Connemara was delayed a few days by this, though assuming crew from Connemara are probably transferring over, might be easier to manage.
There are Stena crew already onboard KERRY so probably won't be all of them transferring from CONNEMARA.  If KERRY comes into service at the start of November there's still a full 2 weeks from today.  Contrary to what I posted earlier there was some additional technical work done at Rijeka.  I believe KERRY will run with scrubbers btw, with some work still needed to be done at Santander (though I don't think this will require a dry dock).  CONNEMARA is expected to dry dock from the 31st Oct until November 13th (at Santander) according to the guys over at BF Enthusiasts.  She had previously been on the schedule until Nov 4th of course.
Steve in Belfast (suburbia)

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Chef

Whey would there be Stena crew on board . This is  Brittany Ferries  operation .

RorieLen

Quote from: Chef on October 16, 2019, 10:58:14 AM
Whey would there be Stena crew on board . This is  Brittany Ferries  operation .

I think Steven probably means Northern Marine Management crew. The ship is Stena RoRo owned and crewed by NMM which is a Stena group company.

Chef

Quote from: RorieLen on October 16, 2019, 02:01:51 PM
Quote from: Chef on October 16, 2019, 10:58:14 AM
Whey would there be Stena crew on board . This is  Brittany Ferries  operation .

I think Steven probably means Northern Marine Management crew. The ship is Stena RoRo owned and crewed by NMM which is a Stena group company.
Thank you

12345teacher

#235
just got email from Brittany ferries about my return  from santander to cork...on 3 rd november connemara will now be replaced by the kerry...

Cladyman

Quote from: 12345teacher on October 21, 2019, 04:05:50 PM
just got email from Brittany ferries about my return  from santander to cork...on 3 rd november connemara will now be replaced by the kerry...

Hope it sails for you.  I see still not selling tickets online.

You will be able to give the verdict on comparing the Connemara and Kerry :-).

12345teacher

Yes i hope so as well....sailings last few weeks were hit and miss....i believe the online bookings for summer 2020 are open on Wednesday 23/10/19.... I'll take photos of both ships and upload when home...

ccs

Quote from: 12345teacher on October 21, 2019, 07:32:18 PM
Yes i hope so as well....sailings last few weeks were hit and miss....i believe the online bookings for summer 2020 are open on Wednesday 23/10/19.... I'll take photos of both ships and upload when home...

Speaking of 2020 bookings I've booked Cork Roscoff last week out Monday 30th June on Kerry and back Friday 10th July on Pont Aven. There's been a big increase in the deposit. Had to pay 50% non refundable deposit  :(

Steven

Quote from: ccs on October 21, 2019, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: 12345teacher on October 21, 2019, 07:32:18 PM
Yes i hope so as well....sailings last few weeks were hit and miss....i believe the online bookings for summer 2020 are open on Wednesday 23/10/19.... I'll take photos of both ships and upload when home...

Speaking of 2020 bookings I've booked Cork Roscoff last week out Monday 30th June on Kerry and back Friday 10th July on Pont Aven. There's been a big increase in the deposit. Had to pay 50% non refundable deposit  :(
Seems they are still having big problems with speculative bookings.  People booking multiple trips only to cancel this they don't want at a later date.  Its been a big issue for them historically I believe.
Steve in Belfast (suburbia)

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