Condor ferry suffered minor damage

28 March 2015 - Channel Islands


Condor Liberation has suffered minor damage above the waterline, as a result of landing heavily against fenders as she berthed in St Peter Port in high winds.

“On arrival in St Peter Port, Condor Liberation attempted to dock on Berth 2 but high winds prevented this, so the decision was taken to change to Berth 1,” said Captain Fran Collins, Executive Director – Operations at Condor Ferries.

“Whilst manoeuvring onto Berth 1 in strong winds, the ferry landed heavily against a fender, causing minor damage to the protective belting. As a result of this, Condor Liberation will return to Poole for repairs, which are expected to take only a couple of days.

“In the meantime, Commodore Clipper will provide passenger services between the UK and the Channel Islands. All affected passengers are being advised of the changes to their sailings”



About Condor Ferries
Condor Ferries was founded in 1964 and initially operated a passenger service between France and the Channel Islands. In 1987, the first service linking the Channel Islands with the UK was launched and since then Condor Ferries has operated a year-round service connecting the UK through Poole, and Portsmouth, the Channel Islands through Guernsey and Jersey and the ports of St Malo and Cherbourg in France.

Condor Ferries operates the high speed ferries, Condor Liberation and Condor Rapide. In 1999 Commodore Clipper, a conventional car, passenger and freight carrying vessel was introduced to the fleet to offer an all-weather, year round service. Each year, Condor Ferries carries more than 1 million passengers and 200,000 passenger vehicles.

Condor Ferries also operates Commodore Goodwill, as a freight only vessel. The Condor Ferries fleet carries 100,000 freight vehicles into the Channel Islands each year as well as exporting tonnes of local produce.

Condor Ferries is also an active member of the communities within which it operates and supports numerous organisations, sports and charities through sponsorship and travel.

Condor Ferries press release