Cotentin Launched
Brittany Ferries' new freight-only vessel Cotentin provides a significant increase in capacity on the Poole to Cherbourg service during the week and, at the weekend, opens up a bypass service to Santander, enabling transporters to avoid the weekend driving ban in France.
The new freighter will provide space for 120 articulated vehicles year-round in 2200 lane metres. Accommodation for freight drivers will be offered in 120 two-berth, en-suite cabins. The ship is being constructed at a cost of some €80m in Finland and underlines Brittany Ferries' long-term commitment to its freight business.
Accommodation on Cotentin
- Two Berth cabins
All cabins are en suite with air-conditioning.
Onboard facilities
- Self-service Restaurant
- Bar
- Games Area
- Fitness Room
- TV Lounges
Technical Specification
| Information | Value |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2007 |
| Gross tonnage | 19,909 UMS |
| Length | 165.0 metres |
| Beam | 28.80 metres |
| Max Draught | 6.30 metres |
| Service Speed | 23 knots |
| Crew | 50 |
| Passenger Capacity | 203 |
| Trucks | 120 |
| Berths | 216 |
| Cabins | 116 |
| Shipyard | Aker Yards, Finland |
| Power | 2 x 12000 kW |

