By Dan Walsh
Maritime news in the headlines this week is disappointing in the South East as Stena Line has announced that from October 27th, 2024, it will be withdrawing Stena Vision from its Rosslare-Cherbourg shipping route.
In a statement the company states; “There will no job losses in the ports of Rosslare and Cherbourg. Every effort is being made to absorb our Stena Vision crew into the business and find other roles for them on other vessels.
“Stena Vision is not a suitable to ship to operate on the Rosslare – Cherbourg route all year round so an operational adjustment has been made.
“A three-day week service for freight and travel customers between Rosslare-Cherbourg will be provided by Stena Horizon offering a choice of up to six crossings per week.
“Stena Line will selectively deploy additional support vessels to the route during periods of peak demand from its freight and travel customers.
“This decision has been taken in line with the company’s business model of deploying vessels where they will deliver the most efficient use of company resources.
Stena Line is currently advising affected customers of its decision and of alternative arrangements.
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