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Condor Liberation damaged

The new ferry hit the side of the Guernsey's quay on the last weekend of March when docking in the island in high winds.

It took a week to repair the damage in Poole, the welding work took longer than expected after being held up by bad weather.

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Condor apologise for leaving passengers in Jersey

Condor have apologised for leaving around 60 passengers at Jersey harbour.

They were unable to board the new Condor Liberation because of problems with the hoist for the vessel's vehicle deck earlier this morning. Once the delay was combined with the outgoing tide, the ship was forced to leave without 24 of its vehicles.

A delay in leaving Poole this morning meant that tidal constraints in Jersey caused Condor Liberation to leave St Helier without a full load of vehicles. In total, 24 vehicles were unable to board and stayed in Jersey this afternoon.

Approximately 60 passengers were affected and they are being offered the choice of alternative travel on the Commodore Clipper sailing which departs St Helier at 2120 hrs or accommodation in St Helier and travel on the Condor Liberation sailing tomorrow. All affected passengers are being treated in accordance with the European Union passenger directive.

I would like to apologise for the inconvenience this has caused our passengers.

– Fran Collins, Executive Director - Operations, Condor Ferries

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