Transmanche Ferries was created by the Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l'Activité Transmanche to ensure that the trade and tourist links between the Seine Maritime and Somme départements (districts) and the South of England were preserved and developed. They demonstrated their commitment to maintaining the
Newhaven Dieppe route by purchasing two state of the art new ships – The Seven Sisters and The Cote d’Albâtre that came into service in 2006.
In 2007, in order to develop the service further the Seine Maritime Council entered into an agreement with a private French company, Louis Dreyfus Armateur, which operates the service on behalf of the Council.
LDA have
extensive
expertise and
experience in
maritime transport
through their
subsidiary company
LD Lines, that
operates a service
from
Portsmouth Le Havre.
So Transmanche Ferries and
LD Lines have now become sister companies. This arrangement not only ensures the continuing development of the
Newhaven Dieppe ferry line but has also made it possible to increase the frequency of cross-channel sailings in the central section of the Western Channel, such as the introduction of a summer service between Newhaven and Le Havre.
Information about
LD Lines
For over 100 years
LD Lines is a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group, a major player in maritime transport since 1904, now with a fleet of over 60 ships operating worldwide.
Partner of the world’s major companies
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is active in shipping and providing
“tailor made” industrial solutions.
"Tailor made" industrial solutions
Besides regular maritime transportation, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has developed a strong capacity for innovation, offering major industrial companies “made-to-measure” solutions.
Thus, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is the maritime partner of Airbus Industries for transporting elements of the A380 from European manufacturers to Toulouse; of Alcatel for the laying of undersea cables; of the Compagnie Générale de Géophysique for off-shore oil research; of Gaz de France for the transportation of liquid gas.
The Seven Sisters
Launched in 2006, the Seven Sisters is a superb new ship, capable of speeds of up to 22 knots (more than 40 km/h). It is equipped with ultra-modern stabilizers and therefore offers optimum comfort whatever the sailing conditions.
You’ll appreciate the many leisure areas including :
A spacious and comfortable lounge with panaromacic views of the channel, comfortable seating lounges, upper deck bar, self-service buffet, boutique and gift shop, childrens' play-areas, Spacious en suite cabins
The Seven Sisters is operated by Transmanche Ferries on the
Newhaven Dieppe service and by LD Lines on the
Newhaven Le Havre service
The Côte d'Albâtre
Launched in 2006, the Côte d’Albâtre is a superb new ship operated by
Transmanche Ferries, It is capable of speeds of up to 22 knots (more than 40 km/h) and equipped with ultra-modern stabilizers and therefore offers optimum comfort whatever the sailing conditions.
You’ll appreciate the many leisure areas – including a magnificent panoramic lounge – the elegant surroundings, the bar, restaurant, boutique and children’s play-areas, the quality of the cabins… Relax, enjoy yourself, for a few hours, you’re on a cruise.
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