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On 6 June 2013, the UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]] ruled that [[Eurotunnel]], which leases the three MyFerryLink vessels to the SCOP, could no longer operate ferry services from Dover.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22794222|title=Eurotunnel blocked from Dover ferry service|work=BBC News}}</ref> The ruling was appealed by Eurotunnel,<ref>http://www.eurotunnelgroup.com/uploadedFiles/assets-uk/Media/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/130606-GETvsCC-UK.pdf</ref> allowing sailings operated by the company to continue as normal, but this decision was overturned in January 2014, allowing MyFerryLink to enter Dover.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myferrylink.com/uk/news-and-travel-tips/myferrylink-competition-commission-statement?packedargs=site%3DSF_Pax_Uk|title=Business as usual for MyFerryLink Dover-Calais ferries after Competition Commission ruling|author=MyFerryLink|work=myferrylink.com}}</ref>
On 6 June 2013, the UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]] ruled that [[Eurotunnel]], which leases the three MyFerryLink vessels to the SCOP, could no longer operate ferry services from Dover.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22794222|title=Eurotunnel blocked from Dover ferry service|work=BBC News}}</ref> The ruling was appealed by Eurotunnel,<ref>http://www.eurotunnelgroup.com/uploadedFiles/assets-uk/Media/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/130606-GETvsCC-UK.pdf</ref> allowing sailings operated by the company to continue as normal, but this decision was overturned in January 2014, allowing MyFerryLink to enter Dover.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myferrylink.com/uk/news-and-travel-tips/myferrylink-competition-commission-statement?packedargs=site%3DSF_Pax_Uk|title=Business as usual for MyFerryLink Dover-Calais ferries after Competition Commission ruling|author=MyFerryLink|work=myferrylink.com}}</ref>


On 20 May 2014, UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]] ruled again the SCOP, could no longer operate ferry services from Dover.<ref>[http://www.journaldunet.com/economie/actualite/depeche/afp/62/1290292/ex-seafrance_la_scop_myferrylink_interdite_du_port_de_douvres.shtml 20/05/2014 Dépêche AFP MyFerryLink interdite du port de Douvres]</ref>. Scop SeaFrance pointed a potential conflit of interest : Ex accountant of [[DFDS]] is now member of UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]] and appealed.<ref>[http://www.lefigaro.fr/societes/2014/06/28/20005-20140628ARTFIG00004-myferrylink-interdit-de-sejour-en-angleterre.php Le Figaro 28/06/2014 MyFerryLink interdit de séjour en Angleterre]</ref>
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On 8 June 2015, [[DFDS]] and Eurotunnel announced that they had entered a lease-buy deal for DFDS to acquire the ships Rodin and Berlioz. Eurotunnel will keep operating "Nord pas de Calais" for dangerous goods. MyFerryLink will cease operations on July 2, 2015. <ref>http://www.myferrylink.com/?packedargs=site%3DSF_Pax_Uk Operations ceasing</ref>

In May 2015 Appeal court broke ruling and said it is "fair competition" but UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]] appealed to UK Supreme Court<ref>{{Lien web|titre = MyFerryLink : la CMA en Cour suprême à toutes fins utiles|url = http://www.lemarin.fr/secteurs-activites/shipping/22192-myferrylink-la-cma-en-cour-supreme-toutes-fins-utiles|site = www.lemarin.fr|consulté le = 2015-06-16}}</ref>.

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On 8 June 2015, as Eurotunnel was fed up of continuous fight from UK [[Competition Commission (United Kingdom)|Competition Commission]]<ref>[http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/myferrylink-eurotunnel-cede-deux-bateaux-au-danois-dfds-08-06-2015-4843661.php MyFerryLink : Eurotunnel cède deux bateaux au Danois DFDS]</ref>, [[DFDS]] and Eurotunnel announced that they had entered a lease-buy deal for DFDS to acquire the ships Rodin and Berlioz. Eurotunnel will keep operating "Nord pas de Calais" for dangerous goods. MyFerryLink will cease operations on July 2, 2015. <ref>http://www.myferrylink.com/?packedargs=site%3DSF_Pax_Uk Operations ceasing</ref>


==Facilities on board passenger services==
==Facilities on board passenger services==

Revision as of 10:35, 1 July 2015

MyFerryLink
Industryauxiliary services for water transport Edit this on Wikidata
GenreFerry company
PredecessorSeafrance
Founded2012
FounderEurotunnel & SCOP
Defunct2 July 2015 Ships MS RODIN and MS BERLOIZ sold to DFDS Seaways June 2015 for their Dover-Calais services.
Headquarters
Calais, France
Area served
United Kingdom, France, English Channel, Dover, Calais
ServicesPassenger transportation, freight transportation
Websitewww.myferrylink.com
Berlioz at the Port of Calais in August 2012

MyFerryLink is an English Channel passenger and freight ferry company which began operating between Dover and Calais in August 2012. The MyFerryLink fleet consists of two modern ferries – sister ships the MS Rodin and the MS Berlioz – that carry passengers and freight, and one dedicated freight ship, the MS Nord Pas-de-Calais. It was formed following the liquidation of Seafrance. MyFerryLink offers passengers up to 16 sailings between Dover and Calais every day, and additional services for freight.

The staff on board MyFerryLink's ships are all members of a workers’ co-operative – a société coopérative et participative, or SCOP, in French – that operates the company’s sailings between Britain and France.

On 6 June 2013, the UK Competition Commission ruled that Eurotunnel, which leases the three MyFerryLink vessels to the SCOP, could no longer operate ferry services from Dover.[1] The ruling was appealed by Eurotunnel,[2] allowing sailings operated by the company to continue as normal, but this decision was overturned in January 2014, allowing MyFerryLink to enter Dover.[3]

On 20 May 2014, UK Competition Commission ruled again the SCOP, could no longer operate ferry services from Dover.[4]. Scop SeaFrance pointed a potential conflit of interest : Ex accountant of DFDS is now member of UK Competition Commission and appealed.[5]

In May 2015 Appeal court broke ruling and said it is "fair competition" but UK Competition Commission appealed to UK Supreme Court[6].

On 8 June 2015, as Eurotunnel was fed up of continuous fight from UK Competition Commission[7], DFDS and Eurotunnel announced that they had entered a lease-buy deal for DFDS to acquire the ships Rodin and Berlioz. Eurotunnel will keep operating "Nord pas de Calais" for dangerous goods. MyFerryLink will cease operations on July 2, 2015. [8]

Facilities on board passenger services

Passengers travelling on the Berlioz and the Rodin have access to a range of onboard facilities during the 90-minute crossing between Dover and Calais. These include:

  • Le Relais:[9] A self-service restaurant serving a range of meals, including dishes for children, prepared by onboard chefs.
  • Le Pub:[10] A bar where drinks and snacks can be purchased during the crossing.
  • La Boutique:[11] The onboard shop sells products including alcohol, tobacco, perfumes and other gifts.
  • Playzone:[12] A play area with toys and games for children.

Schedule of passenger services

MyFerryLink currently operates the following passenger schedule [13] (all times local):

Dover to Calais – 07.00, 08.30, 11.30, 13.15, 16.15, 18.00, 20.50 and 22.45

Calais to Dover – 05.40, 07.15, 10.15, 12.00, 15.00, 16.45, 19.45 and 21.30

Fleet

Ship Built In Service Former Name(s)
Rodin 2001 2001 Seafrance Rodin
Berlioz 2005 2005 Seafrance Berlioz
Nord Pas-de-Calais 1987 1987 Nord Pas-de-Calais (1987–1996), Seafrance Nord Pas-de-Calais (1996–2012)

References

  1. ^ "Eurotunnel blocked from Dover ferry service". BBC News.
  2. ^ http://www.eurotunnelgroup.com/uploadedFiles/assets-uk/Media/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/130606-GETvsCC-UK.pdf
  3. ^ MyFerryLink. "Business as usual for MyFerryLink Dover-Calais ferries after Competition Commission ruling". myferrylink.com.
  4. ^ 20/05/2014 Dépêche AFP MyFerryLink interdite du port de Douvres
  5. ^ Le Figaro 28/06/2014 MyFerryLink interdit de séjour en Angleterre
  6. ^ "MyFerryLink : la CMA en Cour suprême à toutes fins utiles". www.lemarin.fr. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  7. ^ MyFerryLink : Eurotunnel cède deux bateaux au Danois DFDS
  8. ^ http://www.myferrylink.com/?packedargs=site%3DSF_Pax_Uk Operations ceasing
  9. ^ MyFerryLink. "Le Relais Restaurant - Meal Deals On Board - MyFerryLink". myferrylink.com.
  10. ^ MyFerryLink. "Le Pub - Restaurants and Pubs On Board - MyFerryLink". myferrylink.com.
  11. ^ MyFerryLink. "La Boutique On Board Ferry Shopping - MyFerryLink". myferrylink.com.
  12. ^ MyFerryLink. "On Board Kids Entertainment - Children's Area - MyFerryLink". myferrylink.com.
  13. ^ MyFerryLink. "Ferry Sailing Times - MyFerryLink". myferrylink.com.
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