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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 passeners and 700 cars or
120 lorries.
For more information on our fleet,
click here
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.
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