Speedferries in trouble?

[xllifts]

lowdrag said:

Not that it matter anyway, since it looks now as though anyone who has booked for next year is well and truly screwed.

Sometimes you are such a ray of sunshine

[ZOMBIEFLESHEATER]

I have used them a lot, boats are usually full, there is no reason why a buyer cannot be found and carry on the service.

[Davwlk]

Latest Update From Their Website

Customers
All crossings have been cancelled until further notice. It is anticipated that an update will be available on the website on 26 November 2008. Customers are advised to wait for further information on future crossings and to keep any pre-booked tickets.

We will continue to keep you updated with developments in respect of the long term plans for Speedferries and notify you as soon as possible via the Company website if changes are proposed to be made which will affect your current position.

Not looking good is it?

[benoli]

andyps said:

Speedferries bought the boat in July this year

IIRC they were looking at buying a 2nd boat too

Now THAT would've been a bad idea

[andyps]

benoli said:

andyps said:

Speedferries bought the boat in July this year

IIRC they were looking at buying a 2nd boat too

Now THAT would've been a bad idea

It would have been a great idea if they could have made money from it. I have used Speedferries regularly (I am about to lose out on my third 10 crossing superticket as I haven't used them all yet) but the main problem was the lack of flexibility the one boat created if you arrived early or late at the port.

[Dicky]

just rebooked using the Norfolk line ferry to Dunkirk, with a 20% discount for ex speed ferry customers. nice we are at least back on track

[Munter]

Dicky said:

just rebooked using the Norfolk line ferry to Dunkirk, with a 20% discount for ex speed ferry customers. nice we are at least back on track

Ohhh thats worth knowing about. What did you have to present to show you were an ex speedferries customer?... And can you just say you are...

[Davwlk]

Off their website today

We are pleased to confirm that the fast ferry the Speed One was released from arrest in France yesterday, pursuant to an order made by the Commercial Court in Boulogne. The release of the Speed One and its return to England will greatly assist in our efforts to achieve a sale of the business of Speedferries Limited (in Administration).

[SpeedIsProgress]

Munter said:

Dicky said:

just rebooked using the Norfolk line ferry to Dunkirk, with a 20% discount for ex speed ferry customers. nice we are at least back on track

Ohhh thats worth knowing about. What did you have to present to show you were an ex speedferries customer?... And can you just say you are...

Clicky

[Dicky]

sorry forgot the link see below thank you. was mightyly impressed and all for a silly price. yes just said i was an ex (still am!!)speedferries customer, quoted teh reference from the booking and all done. just present the said booking number when arriving at the port.

Edited by Dicky on Friday 21st November 13:40

[Davwlk]

The Joint Administrators regretfully announce the closure of Speedferries Limited (in administration). The Joint Administrators have been exploring every possible avenue to save the business since 12 November 2008 and it is unfortunate that a buyer for the business has not been found.

Speedferries Limited (in administration) will now cease to operate services between Dover and Boulogne and customers with pre-booked tickets are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements.

Customers who have booked by way of credit card should contact their credit card providers to determine if they are eligible to claim a refund for these now cancelled services.

All creditors, including customers who are affected by the cancelled crossings, will be contacted by the Joint Administrators in due course

[andyps]

Not tried hard enough have they! Or for very long. Not quite sure if that means they are being liquidated though. A call to the credit card is on for tomorrow.

[jamiebae]

andyps said:

Not tried hard enough have they! Or for very long. Not quite sure if that means they are being liquidated though. A call to the credit card is on for tomorrow.

With LD about to start running that route I'd have been amazed if they had managed to find a buyer.

I've now re-booked on Norfolk Line and am in the process of trying to get the money back for the 10 crossing voucher I haven't used from my credit card company.

[andyps]

jamiebae said:

I've now re-booked on Norfolk Line and am in the process of trying to get the money back for the 10 crossing voucher I haven't used from my credit card company.

I'm waiting to see what they say about mine - I have used 4 of the 10 crossings so not sure how that will be viewed.