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foundation = [[Cork]], [[Ireland]] (2009) | |
foundation = [[Cork]], [[Ireland]] (2009) | |
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location = {{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Port of Cork]], [[Ireland]]| |
location = {{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Port of Cork]], [[Ireland]]| |
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key_people = Tom Barrett (CEO) | |
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num_employees = apx 120 (2010) | |
num_employees = apx 120 (2010) | |
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products = Commercial and passenger transport. Ferry terminals, freight transport | |
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'''Fastnet Line''' |
'''Fastnet Line''' operates a car, freight, and passenger ferry service on the vessel [[MS Julia]] from |
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[[Port of Cork|Cork]] to [[Swansea#Passenger Ferries|Swansea]] under the ''Swansea to Cork Route by Fastnet Line'' name from 1 March 2010. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:MS Julia at Cork City.jpg|thumb|left|MS Julia in [[Cork City]]]] |
[[Image:MS Julia at Cork City.jpg|thumb|left|MS Julia in [[Cork City]]]] |
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From 1987 to 2006 |
From 1987 to 2006 the Swansea Cork ferry was operated by Swansea Cork Ferries Limited, an Irish-based company. |
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The service ceased operating after the 2006 season. After disposing of their most recent vessel (the MV Superferry) and failing to find a suitable replacement, Swansea Cork Ferries Limited announced that they would not be operating the service during the 2007 summer season; |
The service ceased operating after the 2006 season. After disposing of their most recent vessel (the MV Superferry) and failing to find a suitable replacement, Swansea Cork Ferries Limited announced that they would not be operating the service during the 2007 summer season; in fact, there was no service during the whole of 2008 or 2009 either.<ref>{{cite web |
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==Vessel== |
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After a long process of negotiation, including approval by the Finnish courts, it was announced in mid-September 2009 that the ship to run the new service, [[MS Julia]], had been purchased for Fastnet Line.<ref name="BBC:NewShip">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/8254874.stm BBC News - New £7m ship for ferry crossing]</ref> She was built in 1982 and had previously served routes in the [[Scandinavia|Scandanavian peninsula]].<ref name="BBC:NewShip" /> [[MS Julia]] left Finland en-route for Cork on 17 September 2009, calling at the [[Swansea#Passenger Ferries|Port of Swansea]] for berthing trials along the way. She wintered in the Port of Cork before leaving in January 2010, for dry-docking, safety certification, and for some minor modifications in compliance with |
After a long process of negotiation, including approval by the Finnish courts, it was announced in mid-September 2009 that the ship to run the new service, [[MS Julia]], had been purchased for Fastnet Line.<ref name="BBC:NewShip">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/8254874.stm BBC News - New £7m ship for ferry crossing]</ref> She was built in 1982 and had previously served routes in the [[Scandinavia|Scandanavian peninsula]].<ref name="BBC:NewShip" /> [[MS Julia]] left Finland en-route for Cork on 17 September 2009, calling at the [[Swansea#Passenger Ferries|Port of Swansea]] for berthing trials along the way. She wintered in the Port of Cork before leaving in January 2010, for dry-docking, safety certification, and for some minor modifications in compliance with safety regulations at both Cork & Swansea. |
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MS Julia has capacity for 440 cars, 30 trucks and trailers, and 1,860 passengers. There are 300 cabins, bars and restaurants selling food and drink, and the usual facilities provided on similar craft. |
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==Service== |
==Service== |
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From 1 March 2010 the service operates year-round with 3 weekly services, increasing to 4 in July and August. |
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<ref>[http://www.fastnetline.com/documents/Swansea-Cork-Information.pdf FASTNET LINE - SWANSEA TO CORK SERVICE]</ref> |
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The Cork to Swansea service will begin on Monday, 1 March 2010 (Departure from Cork) & from Wednesday, 3 March 2010 (Departure from Swansea). The service operates year-round with extra services during the high season. |
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*LOW SEASON: September to June - 3 weekly services in each direction from both Cork & Swansea. |
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*HIGH SEASON: July to August - 4 weekly services in each direction from both Cork & Swansea. |
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The new Cork to Swansea service will carry: Car, Freight & Passenger's both individually & in Groups. |
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==[[MS Julia]]|Onboard== |
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[[Image:MS Julia Cobh.jpg|thumb|left|MS Julia passing [[Cobh]]]] |
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<ref>[http://www.fastnetline.com/about_julia.html ABOUT THE JULIA]</ref> |
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===Vehicle Capacity=== |
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MS Julia has the vehicle capacity of 440 Cars + 30 Trailers & Trucks. It can carry 1,860 passengers. |
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===Bars & Restaurants=== |
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MS Julia has wide variety of bars & restaurants that offer both food, and drinks. |
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===Cabins=== |
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The Julia has over 300 cabins. These range from 2-berths cabins to the West Cork suite. |
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===Facilities=== |
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Onboard the Julia there is... |
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*Cinema. |
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*Childrens play area. |
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*Shops. |
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*Tourist Information desk. |
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*Casino. |
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*Pet Kennels. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{commonscat|Fastnet Line}} |
{{commonscat|Fastnet Line}} |
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*[http://www.fastnetline.com/ |
*[http://www.fastnetline.com/ Fastnet Line website] |
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*[http://www.fastnetline.com/about_julia.html MS |
*[http://www.fastnetline.com/about_julia.html MS Julia website] |
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Revision as of 10:18, 11 February 2010
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| Company type | Public |
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| Founded | Cork, Ireland (2009) |
| Headquarters |  Port of Cork, Ireland |
Key people | Tom Barrett (CEO) |
| Products | Commercial and passenger transport. Ferry terminals, freight transport |
Number of employees | apx 120 (2010) |
| Website | http://www.fastnetline.com/ |
Fastnet Line operates a car, freight, and passenger ferry service on the vessel MS Julia from Cork to Swansea under the Swansea to Cork Route by Fastnet Line name from 1 March 2010.
History
From 1987 to 2006 the Swansea Cork ferry was operated by Swansea Cork Ferries Limited, an Irish-based company.
The service ceased operating after the 2006 season. After disposing of their most recent vessel (the MV Superferry) and failing to find a suitable replacement, Swansea Cork Ferries Limited announced that they would not be operating the service during the 2007 summer season; in fact, there was no service during the whole of 2008 or 2009 either.[1]
Vessel
After a long process of negotiation, including approval by the Finnish courts, it was announced in mid-September 2009 that the ship to run the new service, MS Julia, had been purchased for Fastnet Line.[2] She was built in 1982 and had previously served routes in the Scandanavian peninsula.[2] MS Julia left Finland en-route for Cork on 17 September 2009, calling at the Port of Swansea for berthing trials along the way. She wintered in the Port of Cork before leaving in January 2010, for dry-docking, safety certification, and for some minor modifications in compliance with safety regulations at both Cork & Swansea.
MS Julia has capacity for 440 cars, 30 trucks and trailers, and 1,860 passengers. There are 300 cabins, bars and restaurants selling food and drink, and the usual facilities provided on similar craft.
Service
From 1 March 2010 the service operates year-round with 3 weekly services, increasing to 4 in July and August.
References
- ^ "Swansea-Cork ferry is suspended". BBC News article. 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ a b BBC News - New £7m ship for ferry crossing
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fastnet Line.