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LD Lines to introduce a new second ferry in November 2008

March 2008

LD (Louis Dreyfus) Lines is very pleased to announce the introduction of a second vessel on its popular Portsmouth to Le Havre route. The vessel will begin operations in November 2008, and will double the number of crossings to meet the growing demand of the passenger and freight ferry business.

The introduction of this new ferry will also create a completely new route between the ports of Le Havre, France and Rosslare, Ireland.

The new vessel, which has been chosen because of its suitability for Portsmouth to Le Havre, will carry up to 800 passengers in 110 cabins, as well as award-winning LD Sleeper Seats and reclining seats.

Onboard the second ferry there will be a bar, restaurant and various lounges ensuring travellers enjoy a comfortable crossing in the usual high standard they expect from LD Lines.

The new vessel will have a freight capacity of 2250 lane metres, which will allow the transportation of up to 120 trucks. All freight drivers will be given a berth in a cabin and will have access to the dedicated freight-only restaurant.

During the weekdays, LD Lines will operate a second daily departure from each port: sailing at lunchtime from Portsmouth and in the evening from Le Havre. This doubles the choice of sailings for customers in both directions.

In addition to improving its UK service, the French company has also announced the creation of a new crossing to Ireland. Every weekend the ship will make a round trip between the ports of Le Havre (Friday) and Rosslare (Saturday). With a service speed of 24 knots, the new ferry will do the crossing between France and Ireland in only 20 hours.

The new Irish link will serve a growing passenger market as well as meet the requirements of an expanding freight market. For example, many new vehicles produced by Peugeot-Citroën and Renault will be transported on the new LD Lines route by the freight haulage companies Gefco and CAT.

For further information please contact:

- Switch board - +33 (0)1 70 38 60 00
- Press Relations - Claude Sokolski +33 (0)6 79 45 93 21



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  • Ld Lines Awarded

LD Lines awarded two "Business Excellence Awards"


Febuary 2008

LD Lines is proud to announce that it has been awarded
two "Business Excellence Awards" from the Portsmouth Evening News:


  • Innovation of the Year 2008
  • Team of the Year 2008
LD Lines has received these Business Excellence Awards because of the significant increase in passenger numbers since 2005 on its Portsmouth – Le Havre route as well as the announcement of the order of a new ferry with an option to buy a second.

LD Lines was also awarded the Innovation of the Year award for the LD Sleeper Seat concept. Passenger who chose a LD Sleeper Seat travel in a spacious lounge with first-class style 180 degress reclining seats and showers. This innovation offers passengers an lower priced alternative to cabins, and is an option that it is still far more comfortable than travelling on a budget airline.

Receiving these awards has encouraged LD Lines to consider increasing its sailing frequency, as well as undertaking more innovation and aiming for even higher customer satisfaction. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers for supporting the LD Lines product and for continuing to travel onboard our ferries.



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Louis Dreyfus Armateurs orders two ferry vessels


July 2007

For its subsidiary LD Lines, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has ordered two ferry vessels (one being an option) at the Singapore Technologies Marine shipyard (ST Marine).

To reinforce its services in the central part of the Channel, between Le Havre and Portsmouth, LDA has ordered one ferry vessel, and has an option for a second one, at the Singapore Technologies Marine yard. LDA is proud to announce this evolution of its partnership with ST Marine. The yard is already building two ro-ro vessels designed to carry large aircraft components for Airbus. These vessels are due to be delivered to LDA in 2008. This first ferry vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas for short international voyages. Contract price is USD 110 million per ship with delivery scheduled for the first semester 2010.

A total of 2 fixed cargo decks shall be provided for about 1,500m cargo lane and 1,000 square meters of hoistable car decks (combined capacity of about 60 trucks and trailers and 200 passenger cars). Loading and unloading is through stern and bow ramps at main deck. A total of two passenger decks will allow to accommodate about 1215 passengers, including :

  • 160 cabins (2 beds + 2 pullman beds) ;
  • one self service restaurant ;
  • one truck drivers restaurant;
  • two bars (coffee shop et pub) ;
  • one first class lounge equipped with 100 180° reclining seats;
  • one 100 reclining seats lounge.

Dimensions :

  • Length overall 161.0 m
  • Breadth (moulded) 25.60 m
  • Depth to main deck 8.30 m
  • Depth to upper deck 13.80 m
  • Design draught 5.80 m
  • Deadweight at design draught 4,000 t
  • Maximal draught 6.20 m
  • Deadweight at maximum draught 5,250 t

Propulsion :

  • Trial 22 knots
  • Service speed 19 knots
  • 4 medium speed engines MAN 5,600 kW each.
  • 3 diesel generators of 1,400 kW each, 400V 50Hz


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