Brittany Ferries Newsltter

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:00 by iansoady

It's worth remembering that BF was originally created by Bretons mainly to provide a route for their produce in the UK. It was not intended to be a money making venture although obviously its role has changed dramatically. I for one am very supportive of their policy of registering their ships in France, using properly paid French staff and obeying EU and French law. The benefits to passengers of race to the bottom wages are minute; the disadvantages considerable. Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not.

Bravo to Brittany Ferries I say!

Posted on 05/05/2023 17:02 by

An interesting announcement in the news letter. The company is fully  supporting a new law in France that will prevent ships not paying thier seamen in line with French standards from docking.  Be interesting to se how P&O react.

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:17 by

I'm not sure how they will be able to achieve it AD as the implications are vast.  I can't imagine them turning away oil supertankers, flagged in Liberia and paying their seamen peanuts, when they have a desperate need for the product, or does the law only apply to cross channel ferries?

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:00 by iansoady

It's worth remembering that BF was originally created by Bretons mainly to provide a route for their produce in the UK. It was not intended to be a money making venture although obviously its role has changed dramatically. I for one am very supportive of their policy of registering their ships in France, using properly paid French staff and obeying EU and French law. The benefits to passengers of race to the bottom wages are minute; the disadvantages considerable. Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not.

Bravo to Brittany Ferries I say!

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:09 by

Well said.  I'm in complete agreement.  

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:28 by

Me neither but shouldn't  be too difficult  with car ferries and that would be a good start.

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:12 by

Bravo from me too. I have used both companies last year (and  not proud of it) I found P&O in a different  and lower league  than BF. and  nobody  who has  spent an evening  crossing  at the table of a Bf ferry could ever doubt it. 

Posted on 07/05/2023 12:53 by

I suspect that, if passed, it could become one of many French laws that gets tucked away in the "too difficult" drawer only to be shown the light of day once in a while when they want to be awkward.  They're good at that 😂.  Don't get caught smuggling in a ham and cheese sandwich when they're having a hissy fit! 🤣🤣