Incidents With HD Ferries
HD1 had collided with the Commodore Goodwill in Jersey Harbour. A more serious incident occurred on 28 July 2007 when HD1, while manoeuvring in Jersey Harbour, collided with Condor Express which was berthed at the time. HD1 was holed above the waterline while Condor Express suffered only minor damage to its paintwork.
Condor issued a press release on 3 August 2007 condemning the company which HD responded to with its own press release. HD1 later had its wave height limit reduced from 2.5 metres to 2m (Condor being able to operate its larger fastcraft in seas up to 3.5 metres) and on the 19 August 2007 the company had its ramp permit for Jersey and Guernsey withdrawn, preventing the company from operating. HD Ferries recommenced operations on 25 August 2007.
In a press release issued on 2 October 2007, HD Ferries stated that it was preparing to take legal action against Condor concerning the statement published by the company on 3 August 2007. Despite HD Ferries threat this did not occur.
Following HD Ferries decision to withdraw its service early in September 2008 and not operate a winter service, The States of Jersey have indicated that HD Ferries is unlikely to be allowed a ramp licence again.
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