BobtheBunker Posted July 27 Apparently the dockers are blockading the port, the 8:15 arrivals are not able to disembark, and those waiting to board for the return crossing cannot do so. Police on site. Perhaps Colin knows more? Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 27 At least they managed to dock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted July 27 Nothing on local news yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobtheBunker Posted July 27 Going to set of for Caen apparently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted July 27 1 minute ago, BobtheBunker said: Going to set of for Caen apparently. Passenger who are waiting or the ship? Ship more likely to divert to Cherbourg, but passengers who are waiting may be transferred to Caen sailings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 27 (edited) 3 minutes ago, colin said: Ship more likely to divert to Cherbourg Won't that bring the Cherbourg dockers out as well - there are a couple of pictures on the BF Twitter feed, however they are not definitive as to what happened, Edited July 27 by David Williams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted July 27 They all ought to be locked up on an island along with the Air Traffic controllers who blackmailed the gov into paying year-long "busy pay supplements" whilst doing no work!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted July 27 3 minutes ago, David Williams said: Won't that bring the Cherbourg dockers out as well - there are a couple of pictures on the BF Twitter feed, however they are not definitive as to what happened, Depends whether it is a wildcat local action or has wider union support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 27 'Bretagne' departing St Malo now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobtheBunker Posted July 27 Colin is right, Bretange going to Cherbourg, eta 15:30hrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanN Posted July 27 How about alternate rotations Roscoff and Cherbourg for the rest of the year and let the dockers stew. Corona Virus is causing enough disruption without people adding to it 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millsy Posted July 27 It was sooooooooooo predictable. Sadly. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 27 7 minutes ago, IanN said: How about alternate rotations Roscoff and Cherbourg for the rest of the year and let the dockers stew. Corona Virus is causing enough disruption without people adding to it Maybe 100% Roscoff, it will open that area up to those who would not dream of driving to Devon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted July 27 A nice bonus lunch on board... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted July 27 4 minutes ago, colin said: A nice bonus lunch on board... Probably complimentary on the company (or should be). The last thing BF needs. They’re probably wondering why they bothered reinstating the St Malo route. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZinedineBiscan Posted July 27 Can it only be Friday when the Dear Leader wrote: "The future is brightening daily, it’s time to share our optimism and confidence" Safe to say, he's had better weekends.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanN Posted July 27 1 hour ago, David Williams said: Maybe 100% Roscoff, it will open that area up to those who would not dream of driving to Devon. Sorry I was not clear I meant from Portsmouth. And to make it clear I love Devon and Cornwall and travelling from the midlands Portsmouth or Plymouth makes little difference to me. Next Easter Plymouth out Portsmouth back all down to crossing times. Ian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted July 27 Now appeared on Ouest France, but just says what we already know. https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/saint-malo-35400/saint-malo-un-ferry-de-la-brittany-ferries-bloque-par-les-dockers-6919812 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 27 14 minutes ago, IanN said: Sorry I was not clear I meant from Portsmouth. And to make it clear I love Devon and Cornwall and travelling from the midlands Portsmouth or Plymouth makes little difference to me. Next Easter Plymouth out Portsmouth back all down to crossing times. Ian So was I, I would quite like a Portsmouth - Roscoff crossing ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted July 27 That article (from what was visible before the paywall) says that the dockers had placed containers on the linkspan to stop vehicles leaving the vessel. How enterprising of them! Feeding these idiots feet-first into Condor Rapide's water jets is becoming a more attractive option by the hour. Ed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Posted July 27 Well at least I know where I can get some good wine from if I’m diverted to Cherbourg. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 27 Seriously what is wrong with these people, I know some have been laid off but would the new firm employ them with this attitude? Can't they see what's going on in the world, both Le Havre and St Malo could push BF out completely, will they be happy then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paully Posted July 27 Just now, Cabin-boy said: Feeding these idiots feet-first into Condor Rapide's water jets is becoming a more attractive option by the hour. Ed. Or straight into the twin props of the Bretagne would meet, certainly , with approval from this morning's passengers 😂🤣😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 27 Even the tactics of Margaret Thatcher did not go as far as some of the suggestions on this topic. It needs sorting & if it does not get sorted soon, hopefully BF will stop using St Malo until it is. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paully Posted July 27 14 minutes ago, David Williams said: Even the tactics of Margaret Thatcher did not go as far as some of the suggestions on this topic. It needs sorting & if it does not get sorted soon, hopefully BF will stop using St Malo until it is. You might have had a different view if your onward travel plans with the family had been split asunder by these fools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
