Brittany Ferries diverts new High-Speed ferry to take aid to tsunami stricken areas

Whilst Brittany Ferries is not normally to be found in the Andaman Sea, its new high-speed ferry, Normandie Express, will soon be in that part of the world delivering urgently needed medical equipment, water and sanitation supplies, shelters and non-perishable foods all provided by AusAID.

Normandie Express departs next week on its extended voyage from Hobart in Tasmania to Portsmouth where it is expected to arrive at the end of February.

David Longden, Brittany Ferries' Managing Director comments: "Under normal circumstances a new vessel would be delivered empty, but we see this as a fine opportunity to be able to contribute to the Tsunami relief effort even though it involves a major diversion from its planned route. Brittany Ferries is very pleased to be able to work with the Australian Government in transporting aid in this way"

For further information contact Stephen Tuckwell at the Brittany Ferries Press Office.
Telephone: 0870 901 0215
Fax: 08709 000 289
Email: pressoffice@brittanyferries.com

Released 17 January March 2005