This post is the 4th installment of my series ‘A Year in Review‘ and features a selection of my own photography from September 2015
September
On the 1st September it was announced that DFDS had struck a deal with MyFerryLink workers and Groupe Eurotunnel to release the Rodin and Berlioz. The former MyFerryLink ships had been under occupation by some of the operator’s workers since the end of June in protest at the loss of jobs. As part of the agreement DFDS committed to employ 202 former MyFerryLink staff in its French organisation.
The Rodin was finally towed to Dunkerque on the 13th September followed by the Berlioz on the 14th September. The vessels were handed over from Groupe Eurotunnel to DFDS at Dunkerque on the 15th September. Whereas the Rodin had been berthed close to the DFDS ferry terminal at Dunkerque West the Berlioz the Berlioz was to be found in the commercial port towards Dunkerque East.
The Spirit of France seen on berth 9 at Dover loading for her next crossing to Calais
The Spirit of France seen on berth 9 at Dover loading for her next crossing to Calais
Dover Port Control situated on the end of the Eastern arm at the Port of Dover
The Spirit of Britain seen departing Calais for Dover
The Spirit of Britain seen departing Calais for Dover
The Nord Pas de Calais laid up at Dunkerque with an uncertain future
Brittany Ferries fast ferry Normandie Express at Damen Dunkerque for refit
Brittany Ferries fast ferry Normandie Express at Damen Dunkerque for refit
The Berlioz at Dunkerque now flying the DFDS house flag
The Berlioz at Dunkerque
All photographs on this page were taken with either a Canon EOS 550D, Canon EOS 700D or a Panasonic Lumix FZ72.
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