Gareth Posted March 3, 2019 Yes, like Normandie, her internal ramp is intended for emergency use, not regular service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Quiberon Posted March 5, 2019 On 28/02/2019 at 10:38, jonno said: Armorique, MSM & now Honfleur shout one word from the rooftops... versatility. Multi role, multi port vessels capable of carrying passengers in comfort whilst maintaining a high level of freight capacity. It's the appeal of the RoPax especially on short sea routes. Both MSM and Honfleur may never stray from their route but it doesn't detract from their ability to serve all of the western channel if needs be. In real terms the only two ships in the fleet which are true cross overs of cruise ferry/Ropax are Normandie & Cap Finistere - less open deck vehicle space and a larger amount of promenade deck. Compare CF with other Superfast's, at the back they don't have superstructure beyond the funnel. Personally I think the E-Flexers are an evolution of this, take a look at the recent images of Stena Estrid, for all of their 214 metres there's not a great deal of open vehicle deck at the stern. As Neil reminds us Pont Aven is a true cruise ferry designed for the longer sea routes, a floating hotel with onboard facilities which reflect this, I know they're a lot older but only the DFDS ships to Ijmuiden & the P&O's to Zeebrugge offer a similar experience. There is something etiquetteley unique in the DFDS offerings for sure, older but unique vessels in this day in age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted March 8, 2019 1 hour ago, TonyMWeaver said: Yes, this week has seen the MGO start her sea trials before heading to Turkey, the berth is empty now... ready for the next one to slide out of the hall, she's certainly come on rapidly considering the turmoil. Still. No rush, I can't see BF tripping over themselves to get their hands on her now that she'll miss the summer peak months. It'll probably be a similar scenario to WBY now meaning she'll be ready to go for the Spring/summer 2020 timetable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted March 16, 2019 The Le Havre timetables have now been updated to show Etretat continuing through the summer. However....there remains a strange inclusion of a weekly Normandie round trip in August. Out from Portsmouth overnight on Fridays, and back from Le Havre at teatime on Saturday. I wonder if these are supposed to have been changed to Etretat but there has been an oversight? Normandie is still scheduled for her usual Ouistreham sailings at the same time.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Posted March 26, 2019 “Brittany Ferries is also constructing another new ship, Honfleur, at the FSG shipyard in Flensburg Germany, for delivery expected in late 2019.” After summer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted March 26, 2019 Certainly after Sept - my crossings to LH have been transferred to Etretat. News has gone quiet with regards the Honfleur, I assume things are progressing, not much (visible) change on the webcam 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddies Posted April 7, 2019 I have just viewed the web cam for Honfleur, and see that the ramp has been lifted, and that the shipyards is now due to for launch, and that one has been painted as was WBY, and unlike Honfleur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted April 7, 2019 It's Irish Ferries 2nd build on the blocks next isn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aiden Posted April 7, 2019 Any guesses when honfluer will leave the shipyard and will do sea trials looks nearly completed on the outside Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted April 8, 2019 8 hours ago, jonno said: It's Irish Ferries 2nd build on the blocks next isn't it? Not yet , another Ro /Ro next and then the Irish Ferries build . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alleeganger10 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Honfleur is being moved now Edited April 8, 2019 by alleeganger10 Typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted April 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, alleeganger10 said: Honfleur is being moved now Was this a tug move? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted April 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, The Ferry Man said: Was this a tug move? Yes, a tug move . The new build in the building hall is being launched this morning and the heavy lift crane and superstructure has arrived for fitting . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted April 28, 2019 I note on the Honfleur page it now says:- https://www.destinationhonfleur.com/en/news/honfleur-update <<As you may have read, due to a delay at the shipyard, Honfleur will unfortunately now not be delivered in time for the summer 2019 season as originally hoped. However, work has now recommenced on the ship and both the shipyard and Brittany Ferries’ teams are working hard together to deliver the ship in time for the 2020 season. Please stay tuned to destinationhonfleur.com for updates. We look forward to bringing you the latest news and information about the project soon. We look forward to welcoming you on board Honfleur.>> It doesn't sound that upbeat ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted April 28, 2019 For BF the 2020 season might simply mean the new timetable period starting in November. All will perhaps be revealed in a couple of months. Ed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted May 2, 2019 Interesting report out of FSG. The yard are delaying (omitting?) the start of the 8th RoRo for Siem in order to concentrate on Honfleur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malc Posted May 2, 2019 Looking at the FSG Hall webcam, there is certainly no work going on there. The Hall has not been drained since the last launch a few weeks ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted May 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Malc said: Looking at the FSG Hall webcam, there is certainly no work going on there. The Hall has not been drained since the last launch a few weeks ago. Their have been deliveries by barge of hull sections from Poland coming trough the building hall lately and i suspect more to come , hence the caisson not back in position to drain the dock . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted May 3, 2019 The news item re FSG is interesting:- https://www.fsg-ship.de/wordpress/rescheduling-conditionally-limited-short-time-work/ It looks like they are still having problems with supplier negotiations and also may want to limit the cash being spent. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aiden Posted May 3, 2019 When does next years timtables come out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Aiden said: When does next years timtables come out Usually around end July. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie Posted May 21, 2019 More hull segments being delivered today for the next newbuild. does anyone have any news on the Honfleur? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted May 23, 2019 Problems reportedly continue at FSG shipyard, despite financial rescue (23/05/19) https://www.niferry.co.uk/problems-continue-fsg-shipyard/?fbclid=IwAR2-Tj4Ibww68V6cUqsM-MJMwqj4rbzVWX6Ysrs5YUlm-NiH6gGRBl1jmBc 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted May 23, 2019 This really isn't looking that good... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
