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DFDS Seaways

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DFDS Seaways is a Danish shipping company that operates passenger and freight services across northern Europe. Following the acquisition of Norfolkline in 2010, DFDS restructured its other shipping divisions (DFDS Tor Line and DFDS Lisco) into the previously passenger-only operation of DFDS Seaways.

DFDS Seaways
IndustryFreight Transportation
Passenger/Car Transportation
GenreFerry Company
PredecessorDFDS Tor Line
DFDS Lisco
Scandinavian Seaways
Norfolkline
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Area served
Baltic Sea
English Channel
North Sea
Strait of Gibraltar
ParentDFDS
DivisionsDFDS Seaways France
Websitewww.dfds.com

History

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Fleet renewal

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King Seaways in IJmuiden

DFDS Seaways renewed its fleet in 2006, purchasing MS King of Scandinavia and MS Princess of Norway to replace the last ships still in service that dated from the 1970s. The company has acquired a reputation for purchasing used ships, as well as for taking over the build contracts or taking delivery of newbuilds originally ordered by other companies. The last time DFDS Seaways ordered a newbuild of its own was in 1978. DFDS Seaways stopped serving Sweden in 2006, when MS Princess of Scandinavia was taken out of service, and the Copenhagen–Oslo service stopped calling at Helsingborg. In May 2008, DFDS made public its plan to close down the loss-making United Kingdom–Norway service on 1 September 2008.[1][2] MS Queen of Scandinavia, the ship that was used in the service, has since been chartered to St Peter Line.

Acqusition of Norfolkline

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In July 2010, DFDS acquired Norfolkline from Maersk. The Norfolkline routes and vessels were integrated into DFDS Seaways. DFDS Seaways now had the Dover–Dunkirk route, and launched the new Dover–Calais route in February 2012.

Brand refresh

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In 2015, DFDS announced that it had unveiled a new logo, which saw 'DFDS' in a new font, and the logo with the white Maltese cross losing its outer circle; it announced furthermore that the DFDS Seaways subsidiary would be shortened to just 'DFDS' carrying a dark blue hull in the same font instead of the traditional light blue hull, and a Maltese cross with a circle. The first vessels to receive the new livery—and the new name scheme that would eventually be rolled out throughout the whole fleet—were the former MyFerryLink ferries Rodin (now Côte des Dunes) and the Berlioz (now Côte des Flandres).[3]

New ferry purchases

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Aura Seaways in 2022

In 2018, DFDS ordered three RoPax newbuild vessels - one was an E-Flexer on charter from Stena RoRo, which entered service as the Côte d'Opale in August 2021,[4] and two RoPaxes for Baltic Sea operations.[5] The first of the Baltic twins, named Aura Seaways,[6] was launched in late 2020,[7] and had an inclination test in 2021.[8] The sea trials took place in the middle of 2021.

Cancelled ferry transfers

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In September 2019, DFDS announced that it would add two new ships, the MS Moby Wonder and MS Moby Aki, to the Newcastle–IJmuiden route in early 2020. The former ships, the MS King Seaways and MS Princess Seaways, would in turn have been sold to Moby Lines.[9] This plan was later abandoned in October 2019 due to Moby Lines being unable to commit to the delivery of the ships with ongoing financial issues over vessel mortgages.[10]

Sale of Copenhagen–Frederikshavn–Oslo route to Gotlandsbolaget

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On 10 June 2024, DFDS announced the sale of one of its oldest lines, the mostly passenger-focused Copenhagen–Frederikshavn–Oslo, to the Swedish company Gotlandsbolaget, citing a strategic focus on transport and logistics services.[11] The sale is expected to be completed in October 2024.

Expansion into Jersey

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On 3 December 2024, it was announced that DFDS was awarded the contract to operate lifeline ferry services for Jersey from spring 2025, taking over from the pan-Channel Island operator Condor Ferries.[12] This followed the collapse of a joint ferry tender process with Guernsey, who had chosen the majority stake-holder owner of Condor, Brittany Ferries in late October.[13] A 20-year contract was signed on 31 December 2024 for passenger and freight services to Poole, Portsmouth and Saint-Malo.[14] Brittany Ferries was forced to pay DFDS £40,000 in legal fees after it failed to see legal action approved for a judicial review against Jersey's decision to appoint the company as its preferred operator.[15]

Following the launch of services on 28 March 2026,[16] DFDS has been widely criticised due to high freight costs, service disruptions, and reduced connectivity.[17][18] In August 2025, the Chief Minister of Jersey, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, issued a statement claiming the services offered by DFDS "falls short of what was promised."[19]

In October 2026, the contract signed was released to the public following criticism.[20]

On 6 March 2026, the States of Jersey released an interim report following a review of the current ferry service and contract. The Panel highlighted 11 key findings and made 21 recommendations in the report, which included an independent review of the flat-rate freight fee offered by DFDS, the reduction in crossing times to and from France, and proposed discussions with the States of Guernsey and other groups "to develop a long-term solution for the inter-island connections."[21]

The lack of inter-island services to Guernsey provided by DFDS has been a source of significant backlash from local sporting clubs.[22] A special sailing for the 2025 Muratti Vase football competition in Guernsey was put on by the DFDS using the Stena Vinga, but faced concerns over the disruption to freight services from Portsmouth, as these were cancelled as a result.[23] Following this, a weekly Monday service was originally trialled in the summer of 2025 using the Tarifa Jet, but never resumed.[24][25] A working group between the States of Guernsey, Brittany Ferries and ferry operators Islands Unlimited and Manche Îles Express was set up to improve inter-island links. DFDS and the States of Jersey were initially not included, but have since joined.[26][27] In early 2026, DFDS proposed a new inter-island service using the Stena Vinga, with an outbound sailing to Guernsey on Fridays, and a return on Sundays, slotted into the scheduled Portsmouth service. This received mixed reactions and was rejected in mid-April by the States of Guernsey's Economic Development Committee due to operational issues on behalf of Guernsey Ports and the Guernsey Customs & Immigration Service.[28][29]

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In May 2025, Brittany Ferries launched legal action against DFDS. The company demanded £125 million of compensation, and submitted a complaint to the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Union over the grants that DFDS receives from the Syndicat Mixte Transmanche in Normandy for its Dieppe and Newhaven operations. Brittany Ferries stated that "significant market distortion" has contributed to losses on its Portsmouth operations.[30]

Routes

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Baltic Sea

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English Channel

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Mediterranean Sea

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North Sea

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Fleet

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DFDS Seaways operates a large fleet of cruise ferries, high-speed craft, ro-pax and ro-ro ferries. Following restructuring in 2010, all shipping activities (including those of DFDS Tor Line, DFDS Lisco and FRS Iberia/Maroc) were rebranded as DFDS Seaways.

Current fleet

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ShipTypeBuiltEntered
service		RouteTonnageFlagIMO number NotesImage
Artemis SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052019Trieste–Mersin29,060 GT Turkey9293428 Renamed from UN Marmara in 2020.
Aspendos SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052019Trieste–Mersin29,060 GT Turkey9322425 Renamed from UN Pendik in 2019.
Assos SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052019Trieste–Pendik29,060 GT Turkey9293416 Renamed from Saffet Ullusoy in 2020.
Athena SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20072013Dunkerque–Rosslare24,950 GT Lithuania9350680
Aura SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20212021Klaipėda–Kiel56,043 GT Denmark9851036
Begonia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off cargo vessel20042010Gothenburg–Ghent–Odense37,939 GT Denmark9262089
Botnia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20002010Klaipėda–Køge11,530 GT Lithuania9192129
Britannia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20002011Immingham–Esbjerg24,613 GT Denmark9153032
Caesarea TraderRoll-on/roll-off ferry19962025Portsmouth–Jersey Jersey–Saint-Malo11,166 GT United Kingdom9117985 Former Commodore Goodwill of Condor Ferries[36]
Ceuta JetHigh-speed craft ferry19981998Algericas–Ceuta2,273 GT Cyprus 9174323
Dardanelles SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20062019Sete–Yalova29,060 GT Turkey9322437 Renamed from UN Trieste in 2019.
Ephesus SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20192019Trieste–Pendik60,465 GT Turkey9816830
Ficaria SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20062010Gothenburg–Immingham–Brevik37,939 GT Denmark9320568
Flandria SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20202020Gothenburg–Zeebrugge60,465 GT Denmark9860142
Freesia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20042010Gothenburg–Immingham37,939 GT Denmark9274848
Galata SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20102019Trieste–Mersin34,215 GT Turkey9422134 Renamed from Cemil Bayülgen in 2020.
Gallipoli SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20012019Sète–Yalova26,525 GT Turkey9215476
Hollandia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off cargo vessel20192019Vlaardingen–Immingham60,465 GT Denmark9832585
Humbria SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off cargo vessel20202020Gothenburg–Ghent60,465 GT Denmark9832597
KattegatRoll-on/roll-off ferry19961996Algeciras–Tanger Med14,221 GT Cyprus9112765
King SeawaysCruiseferry19872006IJmuiden–Newcastle31,395 GT Denmark8502406
Levante JetHigh-speed craft ferry20152021Poole– Jersey5,537 GT United Kingdom9722819
Luna SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20212022Klaipėda–Karlshamn56,043 GT Denmark9851048
Magnolia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20032010Cuxhaven–Immingham32,523 GT Denmark9259496
Myra SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20092019Sete–Izmir34,236 GT Turkey9422122
Olympos SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20022019Trieste–Mersin26,525 GT Turkey9242390 Renamed from UND Birlik in 2019.
Optima SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry19992010Klaipėda–Kiel25,206 GT Lithuania9188427
Patria SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry19922004Klaipėda–Karlshamn18,332 GT Lithuania8917390
Pergamon SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20132019Trieste–Patras31,595 GT Turkey9506277 Renamed from UN Istanbul in 2020.
Petunia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20042010Gothenburg–Ghent32,523 GT Denmark9259501
Primula SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20042010Gothenburg–Ghent–Brevik37,985 GT Denmark9259513
Princess SeawaysCruiseferry19862006IJmuiden–Newcastle31,360 GT Denmark8502391
Regina SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20102011Klaipėda–Karlshamn25,518 GT Lithuania9458535
Scandia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20212021Vlaardingen–Immingham60,465 GT Denmark9864681
Selandia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry19982010Cuxhaven–Immingham24,803 GT Denmark9157284
Sirena SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20022013Paldiski–Kapellskär22,382 GT Lithuania9212163
Stena VingaRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052025Portsmouth–Jersey14,551 GT Sweden9323699 Currently chartered from Stena Line.[37] To be acquired[38]
Suecia SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry19992011Felixstowe–Vlaardingen24,613 GT Denmark9153020
Sumela SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20082019Sete–Topcular34,236 GT Turkey9356749
Tanger ExpressRoll-on/roll-off ferry19961996Algeciras–Tanger Med14,221 GT Cyprus
Tarifa JetHigh-speed craft ferry19972006Saint-Malo– Jersey5,007 GT United Kingdom9150099
Troy SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20192019Trieste–Pendik60,465 GT Turkey9816842
Victoria SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20092010Dunkerque–Rosslare25,518 GT Lithuania9350721
Zeugma SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20082019Sete–Topcular34,236 GT Turkey9356737 Renamed from UN Akdenizn in 2020.
DFDS Seaways France
Côte d'AlbâtreRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052006Dieppe–Newhaven18,564 GT France9320128 Operated under the Transmanche Ferries brand[39]
Côte des DunesRoll-on/roll-off ferry20012016Dover–Calais33,796 GT France9232527
Côte des FlandresRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052016Dover–Calais33,796 GT France9305843
Côte d'OpaleRoll-on/roll-off ferry20202021Dover–Calais40,331 GT France9858321
Delft SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20062010Dover–Dunkerque35,923 GT Great Britain9293088
Dover SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20062010Dover–Dunkerque35,923 GT Great Britain9318345
Dunkerque SeawaysRoll-on/roll-off ferry20052010Dover–Dunkerque35,923 GT Great Britain9293076
Seven SistersRoll-on/roll-off ferry20062006Dieppe–Newhaven18,564 GT France9320130 Operated under the Transmanche Ferries brand[39]

Future fleet

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ShipTypeBuiltTo enter serviceRouteTonnageFlagIMO number NotesImage
Ciudad de ValenciaRoll-on/roll-off ferry20202026Klaipėda⇄Karlshamn32.581 GT Italy9869722 Chartered from Trasmediterránea[40]
Villa de AgaeteHigh-speed craft ferry1999TBCAlgericas–Ceuta Algericas–Tanger Med6.346 GT Spain9206700 Purchased from Naviera Armas[41]
Volcan de TamasiteRoll-on/roll-off ferry2004TBCAlgericas–Ceuta Algericas–Tanger Med17.343 GT Spain9281322 Purchased from Naviera Armas[41]

Former ships

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ShipIn serviceTonnageStatus
MS Skipper Clement1964–19762,964 GRTScrapped 2010.
MS Akershus1965–19735,012 GRTBurnt and sunk 1989.
MS Winston Churchill1967–19968,657 GRTScrapped 2004.
MS Kong Olav V1968–19847,965 GRTBurnt 1993, later scrapped.
MS Prinsesse Margrethe1968–19837,965 GRTScrapped 2005.
MS Aalborghus
MS Dana Sirena
MS Dana Corona		1969–1971
1971–1978
1978–1985		7,697 GRT
7,988 GRT		Scrapped in China, 2000.
MS Trekroner
MS Dana Corona
MS Dana Sirena		1970–1971
1971–1979
1979–1983		7,692 GRTSunk 1994.
MS Dana Regina1974–199010,002 GRTSince 1998 MS Vana Tallinn with Tallink. The ship was scrapped at Aliga, Turkey in 2014.
MS Dana Anglia
MS Duke of Scandinavia		1978–2002
2002–2006		14,399 GRT
15,589 GT		Since 2009 MS Moby Corse with Moby Lines.
MS Dana Gloria
MS King of Scandinavia		1981–1984, 1986–1989
1989–1994		12,348 GRT
20,581 GT		2006-2017 MS Jupiter for Royal Group Ltd. Sunk 2017.
MS Tor Scandinavia
MS Princess of Scandinavia		1981–1991
1991–2006		15,673 GRT
21,545 GT		Since 2006 MS Moby Otta with Moby Lines.
MS Scandinavia1982–198526,747 GTSince 2002 MS Island Escape with Island Cruises.
MS Tor Britannia
MS Prince of Scandinavia		1982–1990
1990–2003		14,905 GRT
21,545 GT		Since 2003 MS Moby Drea with Moby Lines.
MS Hamburg
MS Admiral of Scandinavia		1987–1997
1997–2002		19,292 GTOriginally MS Kronprins Harald with Jahre Line (1976-1987); Since 2002 MS Caribbean Express with Access Ferries; Scrapped 2011 in India.
MS Duchess of Scandinavia2003–200516,794 GTFrom 2008 to 2014 MS Bergensfjord with Fjord Line. To be renamed Oslofjord 2014.
MS Dieppe Seaways2012–201429,800 GTSold to Stena Line in Nov 2014. Renamed MS Stena Superfast X. Entered Service 09/03/2015.
MS Calais Seaways2013-202128,883 GTSold to Irish Ferries in November 2021. Renamed Isle of Innisfree.
MS Crown Seaways1994-202435,498 GTSold to Gotlandsbolaget

New name Nordic Crown

MS Pearl Seaways2001-202440,022 GTSold to Gotlandsbolaget. New name Nordic Pearl
Finlandia Seaways2010-202511,530 GTScrapped in 2025.[42]
Cappadocia Seaways2018-202526,525 GTSold in 2025[43]

Accidents and incidents

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Victoria Seaways 2013 fire

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On 23 April 2013, Victoria Seaways caught fire whilst on passage between Kiel, Germany and Klaipėda, Lithuania. The fire was discovered on the main vehicle deck at around midnight on the 22/23 April. The ship's fire-extinguishing system took control of the fire quickly, and passengers were sent to muster stations whilst the fire was put out. The ship continued to Klaipėda shortly after. The cause of the incident is unknown.[44]

Sirena Seaways 2013 dock collision

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On 22 June 2013, Sirena Seaways, with 489 passengers on board, collided with the dockside at Harwich, Essex. The incident caused damage to the dockside, the loading ramp and the ship, resulting in the vessel taking on water. The crew blocked the opening from inside and the watertight compartments were used to prevent the ship from capsizing. The Harwich RNLI lifeboat, Walton Coastguard rescue team and an RAF search and rescue helicopter from Wattisham Airfield responded to the incident, along with a number of other vessels nearby. The ferry was brought alongside at 14:45 and the passengers were disembarked. The cause of the collision is unknown.[45]

Britannia Seaways 2013 fire

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On Saturday 16 November 2013, Britannia Seaways caught fire in the North Sea, trapping 32 crew on board. Helicopters despatched from Norway were unable to take the crew off the ship, owing to bad weather conditions. The fire began in a container on one of the upper decks, and was extinguished 13 hours after it broke out. The ship was carrying military equipment to Norway for a military exercise, and reached Bergen a few days later. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.[46]

Corona Seaways 2013 fire

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On 4 December 2013, at 02:30, Corona Seaways caught fire whilst the vessel was travelling from Fredericia to Copenhagen. The fire broke out in the main closed deck, and was briefly under control with the ships sprinkler systems before flaring up again. The ship arrived at Helsingborg at 07.00, where the fire was extinguished by the local fire services. No injuries were reported amongst the 10 passengers and 19 crew members. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.[47][48]

King Seaways 2013 fire

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On 28 December 2013, a cabin aboard the ferry King Seaways caught fire while it was approximately 30 miles off Flamborough Head whilst travelling to IJmuiden, the Netherlands.[49] The fire started at 22:45 GMT on Saturday and was extinguished within 15 minutes. RAF rescue helicopters from RAF Boulmer and RAF Leconfield winched two passengers and four crew off the ship. The vessel returned to North Shields on Sunday morning.[50] The cause is still under investigation however two people have been arrested in connection with the fire. One was subsequently charged with arson reckless to endangering life, and affray.[51][52] On 8 July 2014 it was reported that one of them had pleaded guilty in Newcastle Crown Court to a charge of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. [53]

Crown Seaways 2014 engine incident

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On 27 April 2014, Crown Seaways experienced engine problems near the Danish island of Anholt, whilst travelling between Copenhagen and Oslo. It is reported that passengers heard a loud bang, a shudder and smoke at about 21:30, when the vessel suffered an engine failure and crank explosion. The ship soon continued on its way towards Oslo. The cause of the incident is unknown.[54]

Dover Seaways 2014 dock collision

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On 10 November 2014, Dover Seaways collided with a harbour wall at the Port of Dover, shortly after leaving the port at 08:00. The ship was heading to Dunkirk carrying 320 passengers. Several passengers were treated with minor injuries, and four were taken to hospital for additional treatment. The cause of the collision is unknown.[55]

City of Rotterdam / Primula 2015 collision

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The City of Rotterdam car carrier collided with Primula Seaways in the Humber estuary in December 2015.[56]

Closure of the Harwich–Esbjerg route

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The Harwich–Esbjerg route was closed on 29 September 2014 due to a decline in passenger numbers. The Harwich–Esbjerg route had operated since 1875. This was the last service operated by DFDS from Harwich and was also the last passenger service between Great Britain and Denmark; DFDS continue to operate freight services from Immingham to Denmark. DFDS Seaways reported that MS Sirena Seaways will move on other duties on the route between Kapellskar, Sweden and Paldiski, Estonia. A petition has been set up to attempt to show DFDS that there is a demand for the route.

References

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Notes

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  1. ↑ McLean, Anthony (27 May 2008). "DFDS Seaways to close route with loss of 340 jobs". NewsGuardian. Archived from the original on 28 May 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  2. ↑ "Extensive improvement plan to safeguard earnings at DFDS Seaways". DFDS press release. DFDS. 27 May 2008. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  3. ↑ "New DFDS Ferry Enters Service on Dover-Calais Route". TravMedia. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "New DFDS ferry Côte D'Opale makes maiden voyage to Dover". trans.info. 26 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "DFDS orders RoPax ships in China". DFDS. 26 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Aura Seaways". MarineTraffic. 26 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Successful launch of new RoPax". DFDS. 26 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "Newbuilding for the Baltics soon ready for sea trials". DFDS. 26 August 2021.
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  10. ↑ "DFDS cancels planned vessel swap with Moby". Baird Maritime. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "DFDS to sell Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen route to Gotlandsbolaget". DFDS. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "DFDS Seaways awarded contract to deliver Jersey-only ferry services". ITV News Channel.
  13. ↑ Pouteaux, Julliet (31 October 2024). "Brittany Ferries chosen as preferred ferry bidder by Guernsey". Guernsey Press. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Jersey government signs contract with DFDS to run Island's ferry services". Jersey Evening Post. 31 December 2024.
  15. ↑ "Brittany Ferries ordered to pay DFDS legal fees". BBC News. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  16. ↑ Daubeney, Gemma (28 March 2025). "DFDS takes over ferry routes to and from Jersey". BBC News. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  17. ↑ Bailey, Chrirstie (7 January 2026). "DFDS ferry service 'a total disaster' for Island sport, scrutiny told". Jersey Evening Post. All Island Media Limited. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  18. ↑ Simpson, Zhara (6 March 2026). "Calls for independent review of DFDS freight prices". BBC News. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  19. ↑ Bailey, Christie (20 August 2025). "Service from DFDS "falls short of what was promised", says Chief Minister". Bailiwick Express. All Island Media Limited.
  20. ↑ Raine, Marie (27 October 2025). "Ferry contract made public following criticism". BBC News. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  21. ↑ "Scrutiny releases interim report following review of Jersey's ferry service and contract". States Assembly. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  22. ↑ Bell, Emily (20 January 2026). "Lack of inter-island ferries 'devastating' events". BBC News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  23. ↑ Packman, Chloe (13 May 2025). "Concern over ferry changes for Muratti Vase finals". BBC News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  24. ↑ Clayton, Laura (16 June 2025). "DFDS launches its own inter-island service". Bailiwick Express. All Island Media Limited. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  25. ↑ Young, Lisa (2 October 2025). "Ferry schedule issued without inter-island timings". BBC News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  26. ↑ ""Inter-island" ferry group set up… without Jersey or DFDS". Bailiwick Express. All Island Medita Limited. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "Channel Islands Ferry Operators Working Group expands". Island FM. 23 December 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  28. ↑ Gregory, Julia (3 February 2026). "Mixed reaction to DFDS inter-island ferry plans". BBC News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  29. ↑ Webb, Luke (15 April 2026). "Economic Development says no to DFDS' inter-island offer". Bailiwick Express. All Island Media Limited. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  30. ↑ Panons, Jacob (22 May 2025). "Ferry firm sues competitor over 'vast subsidies'". BBC News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  31. 1 2 3 "First vessel for Jersey ferry service confirmed". BBC News. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "Eoghan Dalton, 'Rosslare-Dunkirk Crossing Could be Boon for Southeast'". The Irish Times. 5 August 2022.
  33. ↑ Knowles, Mike (5 November 2024). "New shipping service connects Egypt with Europe". Eurofruit. Fruitnet Media International. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  34. ↑ "DFDS'den Marmara Ereğlisi ile Trieste arasında yeni Ro-Ro hattı" [DFDS launches new Ro-Ro line between Marmara Ereğlisi and Trieste]. 7Deniz (in Turkish). 7Deniz Press Publication Advertising Consultancy Tourism and Organization Trade Ltd. Şti. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  35. ↑ "DFDS sells RoRo CAPPADOCIA SEAWAYS". Shippax. Sweden: Shippax AB. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  36. ↑ "Former Condor ferry to carry Jersey's freight". 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  37. ↑ "First vessel for Jersey ferry service confirmed". BBC News. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  38. ↑ "DFDS to buy Stena Vinga". Channel 103. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  39. 1 2 Ashmore, Jehan (20 October 2022). "DFDS Wins Contract Tender to Continue Operating UK-France Route of Newhaven-Dieppe". Afloat. Baily Publications. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  40. ↑ "DFDS charters CIUDAD DE VALENCIA for the Baltics". Shippax. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  41. 1 2 "DFDS EXPANDS CAPACITY ON STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR". 25 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  42. ↑ Dreyer-Andersen, Benita (25 February 2025). "DFDS scraps vessel that ran aground". Søfart. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  43. ↑ "DFDS sells RoRo CAPPADOCIA SEAWAYS". Shippax. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  44. ↑ "Fire at Cargo and Passenger Ship – Victoria Seawys". World Maritime News. 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  45. ↑ "Sirena Seaways ferry damaged hitting Harwich dock". BBC News. 22 June 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  46. ↑ "Fire Extinguished on 'Britannia Seaways' Cargo Ship Off Norway". World Maritime News. Retrieved 4 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  47. ↑ "Fire Broke Out on Ro-Ro Vessel CORONA SEAWAYS". World Maritime News. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  48. ↑ "Accident Report into the Corona Seaways fire 2013" (PDF).
  49. ↑ "Ferry Fire: Man Arrested Over Suspected Arson". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  50. ↑ "North Sea ferry fire on MS King Seaways prompts probe". BBC News. 28 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  51. ↑ "British police arrest two men over North Sea ferry fire". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  52. ↑ "Man Charged with Arson After North Sea Ferry Fire". The Guardian. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  53. ↑ "Drunk passenger starts £800k ferry fire after smoking cannabis in cabin". AOL.
  54. ↑ Peterson, Neil. "Engine accident on DFDS Crown Seaways ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo". Demotix. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  55. ↑ "Dover Seaways Hits Harbour Wall, Four Injured". World Maritime News. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  56. ↑ "'Illusion and inadequate reactions' to blame for Humber collision". Automotive Logistics. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.

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  • Spark, Robert; Swieszkowski, J.M. (1980). 1880-1980 Harwich-Esbjerg. London: DFDS (UK). OCLC 40248447.
  • Thorsøe, Søren (1991). DFDS 1866-1991: Ship development through 125 years - from paddle steamer to ro/ro ship / Skibsudvikling gennem 125 år - fra hjuldamper til rulleskib (in English and Danish). Copenhagen: DFDS. ISBN 8798003003.
  • Thorsøe, Søren; Simonsen, Peter; Krogh-Andersen, Søren; Vaupel, Henrik (2006). DFDS 1991-2006: Ship development continues / Skibsudviklingen fortsætter (in English and Danish). Copenhagen: DFDS. ISBN 8798003038.
  • Widdows, Nick (2010). DFDS: the fleet (new ed.). Ramsey, Isle of Man: Ferry Publications. ISBN 9781906608217.
  • DFDS, Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab A/S, 1866 - 1966 / The United Steamship Company Ltd., Copenhagen (in Danish and English). Copenhagen: DFDS. 1966. OCLC 834335974.
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