Next ferry operator is on the horizon

The next ferry operator is due to run the service for 15 years

People in Guernsey and Jersey will find out next month which company will run the ferry and freight services for the islands.

Condor Ferries' current agreements with Jersey and Guernsey run out in April 2025, question time in Jersey's States heard.

The next operator is due to run the services for 15 years.

Deputy Kirsten Morel, the Minister responsible, told the States Assembly he had been in contact with his Guernsey counterpart, Deputy Neil Inder - but that they would not "pre-empt" the official recommendation.

Best position

Mr Morel said during question time: "We don't discuss preferences because we don't have preferences.

"We are awaiting the report from the officials that will provide an objective recommendation.

"It is not for Deputy Inder or myself to pre-empt that recommendation."

The procurement process for a new operator began in May 2024.

Bosses at Condor have previously said the company was in the best position to continue operating ferry services in the Channel Islands.

Danish firm DFDS has announced an interest in bidding to run ferry services and has conducted berthing trials with its boats in St Peter Port and St Helier harbours.