Clipper in for earlier annual maintenance
COMMODORE Clipper’s annual maintenance check is set to get under way next week.
Condor Ferries’ operations director Elwyn Dop said the check had been due to take place in September, but it had been decided to bring it forward.
‘This will allow us to complete precautionary work on the vessel in dry dock prior to Easter and means some changes to sailings between the UK and Channel Islands,’ he said.
‘Additional high speed services have been scheduled to accommodate passengers to and from Poole and the chartered MV Arrow will support our freight operation between 21 March and 2 April.’
The conventional Clipper carries both freight and passengers between the islands and the UK.
Mr Dop said that by doing the work now, it would mean that the vessel would not have to be withdrawn from service later in the year.
‘We regret the late notification of this change in arrangements and our teams are contacting passengers affected and providing them with a complimentary upgrade or meal on board.’
