Brittany Ferries Newsltter
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Was just looking at the bigger picture, there are thousands of ships sailing the oceans of the world, cargo ships, ferries cruise liners, bulk carriers, etc, most of the crews are Phillipinos, Indians, Pakistanies, most of the vessels are registered in Panama, i wonder why, all employed because it is cheap labour, not that i approve whole heartedly of this practice, but stopping it has global implications, not just cross channel ferries,
Of course BF would support it because they seem to have a policy of only employing local folk, i believe this is historic, and of course this will push up their overheads, so getting everybody on a level playing field will no doubt enhance their business.
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I doubt they’ll stop trying. It is transform or fold. The World is using cheap labour on the seas. The UK do it & so does most of the World & will continue doing it.
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Me too but it is the future of the Ferries I’m interested in not costs to me. I’d rather they changed staff than stop supplying routes. I use many forms of transport & wouldn’t want to lose any or impact my holiday choices. Onwards & upwards👍🏻
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It's worth remembering that BF was originally created by Bretons mainly to provide a route for their produce in the UK. It was not intended to be a money making venture although obviously its role has changed dramatically. I for one am very supportive of their policy of registering their ships in France, using properly paid French staff and obeying EU and French law. The benefits to passengers of race to the bottom wages are minute; the disadvantages considerable. Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not.
Bravo to Brittany Ferries I say!
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" Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not"
no but P&O would probably have seen an improvement to the bottom line in the profit and loss account.
yes i am in agreement with your post, however BF are in hock to the French goverment, yes some of the losses were as a direct result of Covid, but at least they have a governement willing to bail them out, not sure re P&O
"Cross-Channel operator Brittany Ferries has received a 45m-euro bailout from the French government to help it recover from losses caused by Covid-related travel restrictions.
The company, which has its UK headquarters in Plymouth, saw revenue sink by 267m euros as the pandemic slashed passenger numbers to 752,102 in 2020 from 2,498,354 in 2019.
Despite receiving 117m euros in French government-backed loans from French banks, and other regional support across the Channel, the company still needed more support."
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Your post is admirable without doubt. I too had that honourable attitude until I realised over time heritage attitudes & companies soon dumped their fine ideas of legacy when the right offer came in🤷🏻♂️. I’m sorry but I’m one of the me, me, me folk now.
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+1👍🏻
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There’s the rub, I’ve used P&O too after their attacks on hard working seafarers but I’m honest enough to admit I will continue to use them openly sans duplicity. My enjoyment of world travel will always be helped & funded by savings from any quarter👍🏻
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