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  Thanks, Guzzler. Always interesting to get some feedback. All the ferry timings have been stretched a bit, both Calais and Dunkerque, to save fuel. Just a small reduction in speed gives a huge saving in fuel costs. At 25 knots, using all four main engines, the Dover-Dunkerque service takes 1h45m but the advantage is frequently lost hanging about at either end for other port movements to take place.
  
  For the last year or two, we have only used four engines for manoeuvring and reduce to two at sea. This still gives a speed in excess of 20 knots with a crossing time of approximately two hours and a concomitant immense saving in fuel. Good for the bottom line and good for the planet. It also means that, if for some reason we have been delayed, then we have the extra speed in hand to get back on schedule.
  
  Sorry to disappoint you but DFDS have been carrying the odd coach and are looking to increase future carryings. Does this actually affect freight drivers as their accommodation is entirely segregated?

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