Brittany Ferries Confirms LNG Ferry Order

Brittany Ferries France-based shipping company Brittany Ferries has confirmed the order for a new LNG cruise ferry to be built at German Flensburger Schiffbau shipyard, with a budget of GBP 175 million (USD 222.9 million). In December 2016, the duo signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the 42,400 gross ton ship which will be named Honfleur. As informed, the 1,680-passenger newbuilding will operate on the company’s busiest route from Portsmouth to Caen, with a planned arrival in spring 2019. The vessel will feature a length of 187.4 meters and a width of 31 meters and will be able to reach a speed of 22 knots. Upon Honfleur’s arrival, Brittany Ferries’ ship Normandie will move east to serve the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, according to the company.