Condor in the dock

CONDOR Ferries could lose its operational licence if it does not significantly improve its service, Jersey's Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean has said.

In a strongly worded statement to the Jersey States, the minister said that Condor's current service was 'well below acceptable standards'.

And he warned that if the firm wanted to continue providing a car and passenger service it must consider whether it needs to invest in a new fleet of ferries.

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