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A 157-metre-long Brittany Ferries ship arrived in the island with food and medical supplies this morning as Condor's majority shareholder seeks to highlight how its "strong collaboration" with the operator benefits Jersey and Guernsey.
Barfleur entered St Helier Harbour at around 09:00 on Friday 4 October with 42 trailers destined for island retailers.
Condor said that the vessel, which its owned by its majority shareholder, was mobilised to bring "essential food and medical supplies and replenish stocks affected by recent weather disruption".
Pictured: Barfleur conducted berthing trials in the island at the start of the year.
It is Barfleur's second trip to Jersey this year, following successful berthing trials held in March.
Christophe Mathieu, the CEO of Brittany Ferries and Condor, said: "We are committed to keeping the islands stocked and supplied and this highlights the strong collaboration between Condor and Brittany Ferries.
"It is a perfect example of how our partnership benefits the communities in Jersey and Guernsey."
Pictured: Condor and Brittany Ferries CEO Christophe Mathieu said the operators were "committed to keeping the islands stocked and supplied".
Mr Mathieu continued: "Brittany Ferries’ ability to mobilise resources to support Condor is crucial, and islanders can expect to see other improvements in our approach to passenger and freight management in the coming months."
Barfleur's arrival comes just one day after DFDS carried out berthing trials in Jersey with its Seven Sisters vessel.
The Danish shipping giant is competing with Condor to win the new contract to operate Channel Island passenger and freight routes.
The winner of the procurement process is expected to be announced later this month.
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