Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Tarifa-Jet

The 'Tarifa Jet', a prominent ferry serving the St. Helier route, departed from St. Helier on April 1, 2023, en route to Portland, UK, to undergo essential repairs. The ferry navigated under its own power with assistance from a Ports of Jersey pilot and a tug, arriving at its destination later the same day. This trip follows an allision incident involving the Elizabeth east berth. In response to the situation, Danish shipping giant DFDS swiftly implemented a set of travel arrangements to facilitate passengers during the Easter weekend. Notably, the ropax ferry 'Côte d’Albâtre' was deployed to operate an adjusted schedule between Portsmouth and Jersey. As a result, passengers booked for the Jersey-Portsmouth and Jersey-Poole services on April 4 and April 5 have been relocated to the 'Côte d’Albâtre' on the Jersey-Portsmouth route. The vessel is scheduled to commence its sailings from Portsmouth on April 3 at 1 p.m. and will maintain operations throughout the Easter weekend. During inspections, the Ports of Jersey detected localized damage to the east berth; however, the in-house engineering team is making steady progress with repair work, anticipating that the berth will be fully operational in time for the busy weekend. Thankfully, the west berth remains unaffected and is fully operational. For more visuals and details on this incident and the subsequent measures taken, visit the full reports here: [Bailiwick Express](https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/damaged-ferry-heads-off-for-repairs-as-dfds-announces-easter-travel-changes/) and [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy01k58z5gko).

DFDS is actively formulating contingency strategies to sustain its ferry services after the 'Tarifa Jet' collided with the East berth in St. Helier Harbour on January 29, resulting in stern damage. This unfortunate incident has led to the cancellation of sailings to and from St. Malo. In light of the disruptions, DFDS announced on January 30 that several adjustments to their sailing schedule would be implemented in the following days. Notably, the roro ferry 'Stena Vinga' is scheduled to operate the St. Malo route starting March 31, with a morning departure from St. Helier at 6:30 a.m. and a return from France at midday. Consequently, the night sailing to Portsmouth and its return on the morning of March 31 were both cancelled. To enhance service reliability during the high-demand Easter period, DFDS is also looking for an additional relief vessel. Updates regarding the Easter weekend schedule will be shared promptly. Meanwhile, specialist teams, including divers, have commenced inspections of the East berth linkspan and its associated infrastructure. Thankfully, the West berth is fully operational. Weather permitting, both the 'Arrow' and the 'Stena Vinga' are anticipated to dock later in the afternoon and evening. Investigations regarding the allision are ongoing, and the 'Tarifa Jet' remains docked in St. Helier for the time being.

On March 29, 2026, the 'Tarifa Jet', a ferry connecting Jersey, Guernsey, and St. Malo, collided with the Elizabeth east berth as it approached St. Helier. The impact resulted in damage to the vessel's stern, prompting immediate inspections by the vessel’s operator alongside the flag state. The Ports of Jersey initiated assessments to evaluate both the ferry and the harbour infrastructure affected by the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported related to this event, although the collision led to the cancellation of the ferry’s scheduled departure at 6:55 p.m. to St. Malo. DFDS officials are actively cooperating with port authorities while conducting a thorough examination of the vessel. An announcement regarding the situation is expected on the morning of March 30. For more details and visuals, visit: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/investigation-to-take-place-after-dfds-tarifa-jet-vessel-made-contact-with-ferry-berth/ and https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c248qv7v0g4o.

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator recently entrusted with the management of Jersey's maritime links, has deployed the 'Cote D'Albatre' to serve the Jersey-Portsmouth route. The replacement vessel departed Portsmouth on the morning of April 3, slated to reach Jersey by 8 p.m. and subsequently head back at 10 p.m. The company expressed its regret over the cancellation of the April 2 night service to the UK as it repositioned contingency vessels. Meanwhile, the 'Stena Vinga' has transitioned to the St Malo route. The 'Tarifa Jet' is currently awaiting clearance to commence operations after being scheduled for its maiden voyage to Jersey on March 28; however, it required additional work following an inspection by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). DFDS anticipates that the fast ferry will be ready to enter service next week. The firm has secured a 20-year contract to take over the sea connections previously managed by Condor Ferries.

As of April 2, 2023, the ferry operator DFDS is diligently working to resolve technical issues identified during assessments of the 'Tarifa Jet' in Portland. The company is currently in the final stages of getting the vessel ready to commence service, which is now anticipated for next week. All passengers impacted by the changes have been notified, and their bookings will be automatically adjusted to new departure times, complete with updated schedules. For those unable to travel due to these adjustments, DFDS is offering seamless options to either reschedule their bookings free of charge or obtain a full refund if they choose not to continue with their travel plans. Meanwhile, DFDS has confirmed that there will be a replacement vessel for the upcoming Jersey-Portsmouth routes and assured travelers that the existing schedule will remain unchanged.

In a setback for maritime travel, DFDS has announced the cancellation of the inaugural sailings of the 'Tarifa Jet' between Jersey and France, originally scheduled for March 28, 2025. This cancellation stems from ongoing technical difficulties as the new high-speed ferry is currently undergoing a refit in the UK. Approximately 1,000 passengers are estimated to be affected by this disruption. DFDS has proactively reached out to those impacted with updated travel plans for the weekend. To accommodate travelers, the 'Stena Vinga' will service the St Malo route on March 29 and March 30 while the 'Tarifa Jet' continues its refit in Portland. Consequently, the 'Stena Vinga' also experienced a delay, arriving in Jersey later than anticipated on March 28 with a revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) now set for 6 p.m.