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DFDS to trial an inter-island ferry service

Jake Wallace
BBC News, Channel Islands
DFDS The large blue and white from DFDS Tarifa Jet shipDFDS
DFDS's Tarifa Jet is already in operation running the service from Jersey to St Malo

Jersey's ferry operator DFDS is set to trial a weekly inter-island ferry service to Guernsey.

The additional ferry service between the islands is due to launch on 16 June and run every Monday until the end of August.

The two island's governments have clashed over inter-island services after choosing different ferry operators, reducing the travel links between Guernsey and Jersey.

Guernsey's Deputy Neil Inder said the additional crossing alongside services by Britanny Ferries and Islands Unlimited would offer more choice and flexibility for islanders.

'Eagerly anticipated'

A weekly inter-island service is already being run by Guernsey's chosen ferry operator, Brittany Ferries.

An exclusively foot enger service is run daily by ferry firm Islands Unlimited.

Berthing trials for the Danish firm's Tarifa Jet are set to take place in Guernsey's St Peter Port Harbour on Thursday.

"The Committee for Economic Development has signed off on this new inter-island route to complement the existing Wednesday service currently provided by Brittany Ferries," said Inder.

"Alongside the investment into Islands Unlimited, which is now running an interisland enger ferry, this increased scheduling will offer more choice and allow greater flexibility for islanders travelling between Guernsey and Jersey."

DFDS said launching the inter-island crossing was part of its commitment to serve the Jersey community.

Route director for Jersey at DFDS Chris Parker said the company was excited to launch the "eagerly anticipated sailings to Guernsey".

"We have worked closely with businesses and the tourism industry on our provision of inter-island services, in addition to our Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo routes," he said.

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