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SeaFrance is the only French owned cross-Channel ferry
operator on the Dover to Calais route and currently offers up
to 15 daily return crossings across its four strong passenger
fleet. Ten of the 15 daily return crossings are operated by
SeaFrance's two superferries, the award-winning SeaFrance
Rodin and her sister ship, the SeaFrance
Berlioz.
The company employs a total of 1,850 staff, including 1,300
seagoing personnel and is the largest employer in the town of
Calais. Its British subsidiary, SeaFrance Limited based in
Dover, employs approximately 185 members of staff.
Recent SeaFrance History:
September 2006 - SeaFrance awarded
'Best Ferry Operator 2006' at the Group Leisure
Industry Awards.
May 2006 - SeaFrance wins 'Cross
Sea Carrier of the Year' at the prestigious Coach
Tourism Awards.
March 2006 - SeaFrance Dover-Calais
Ferries crew received the ultimate accolade as they were
awarded the French National Sea Rescue Society
medal. The SNSM Vice President presented the
medal to the SeaFrance
Rodin crew in recognition of a courageous sea rescue
between Calais and Dover in November 2005.
In 2006, SeaFrance transported:
- 3,573,000 passengers
- 650,000 cars
- 22,400 coaches
- 762,000 lorries
The Fleet:
The
SeaFrance Berlioz and sister ship the
SeaFrance Rodin are the two fastest
ferries on the Dover-Calais route. SeaFrance's latest vessel
was launched in April 2005 and has the capacity to accommodate
1,900 passengers and 700 cars or 120 lorries.
For more information on our fleet,
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SeaFrance places great importance on safety. Its crews
undergo rigorous safety training and undertake regular safety
exercises to ensure they are completely prepared to face any
emergency situation. Each ship has been audited and officially
conforms to compliance by the International Management Code
for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention. |
