Is Condor interested in 41-seat Gardian?
CONDOR FERRIES has fuelled speculation that it is looking at the suitability of an alternative vessel for one of its routes, after staff members were spotted on board a ferry that is reportedly available for sale or charter.
This followed the arrival in St Peter Port Harbour of a 41-seater fast ferry, the Gardian 14. According to witnesses there were Condor staff on board.
The ferry was considered last year by Alderney Shipping when it was looking at the idea of operating from the island to Guernsey and Jersey.
While Condor CEO Paul Luxon said in the Guernsey Press last week that the company had no plans to expand its fleet beyond the current four vessels, it said in a statement following a Guernsey Press enquiry that from time to time it investigated 'the suitability of alternative vessels' for its routes.
The statement referred to the company's service review of November last year in which it talked about the need for an inter-island service enabling day trips for business, leisure or tourism.
