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New Dover marina opens after years of delays

A new marina has opened on Dover’s revitalised waterfront, with space for over 160 yachts and small leisure boats. The new marina is surrounded by the £250m Marina Curve, which opened in 2021 as part of the Dover Western Docks Revival Project. Around 50 berth holders are already in the new site permanently, with more […]

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Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Consortium tackles decarbonisation of cross-Channel ferry fleet

A seven-month project, entitled the Dover Clean Ferry Power, will analyse how much net-zero energy can be stored and delivered in-harbour and is a collaboration between the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, WMG, and Schneider Electric, led by Kent Business School at the University of Kent. The project, which is part of a £20 million […]

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Maritime, Commercial & Defence

New Dover-to-Calais service for Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries is extending its network of existing routes from Ireland to Britain with a new service between Dover and Calais, which launches on 29 June. Travelling on the fully refurbished Isle of Inishmore, passengers can make full use of the upgraded Club Class Lounge that has 360-degree sea views and dedicated seating. Irish Ferries is […]

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Leisure Marine

Still no boats at Dover’s new marina

Dover’s new marina – due for completion over the summer – still doesn’t have any boats because tidal flows mean it is too dangerous for them to be moored there, according to Kent Live. The new marina is part of a £250 million project called Dover Western Docks Revival, which has been under way since 2017. […]