2005 |
The technical problems solved, Solidor V returns to the route - a choice much proclaimed by her many admirers in Jersey and France alike! |
2005 |
Emeraude France replaces its sister ship the Emeraude GB. The latest vessel is a newer 74 metre Sea-Cat than its predecessor and offers improved boarding facilities, higher levels of comfort and disabled facilities for passengers. |
2004 |
The Hoverspeed SeaCat 'Great Britain' is chartered to take over the Saint Malo to Jersey route after continuing technical problems with the Solidor V. This famous vessel (the Great Britain set the transatlantic crossing record for the fastest average speed in 1990 and flew the coveted 'Blue Riband' for eight years) has a greater capacity than previous Emeraude vessels and a more than comfortable passenger area. |
2003 |
Emeraude Lines is bought by Sogestran and renamed Emeraude Jersey Ferries. A large French group, and market leaders in many different areas, the future for Emeraude is ensured... |
2001 |
Another new era begins for Emeraude Lines with the arrival of Solidor V. |
2000 |
Continuing its expansion, "Emeraude Lines" increases the frequence of direct sailings to Guernsey with "Solidors III and IV", as well as its links with Normandy including a sailing to Alderney. |
1999 |
Emeraude Lines introduces a second car-ferry to the St. Malo to Jersey route "Solidor IV" as they continue to expand. Daily sailings between Jersey and Guernsey are now operated by the new car-ferry. "Normandie Express" is introduced on the Normandy and Inter-island routes. |
1998 |
Solidor III provides a full year of service. |
1997 |
Emeraude Lines is delighted by the new levels of service offered by "Solidor III" and accepts delivery. Our first website is launched. "Trident Eurotours" changes it's name to "Emeraude Travel", |
1996 |
The "Solidor III" is launched on the 8th of June. This brand new stabilised high-speed car ferry takes over the St. Malo to Jersey and Guernsey routes. "Solidor III":- capacity of 450 passengers and 51 cars and cruises at a speed of 33 knots. Dielette to both Jersey and Guernsey is opened as a route. |
1995 |
Due to continued technical problems the "Emeraude" is returned to the shipyard on the grounds of not reaching the required specification. The "Solidor II" is returned to the routes of St. Malo to Jersey and Guernsey. "Emeraude Lines" places an order for a new high speed car ferry from the "Kvaerner Fjellstrand" shipyard |
1994 |
Emeraude Lines launches the new high-speed car ferry "Emeraude" that replaces Solidor II on the St. Malo to Jersey route. For the first time a car ferry service is offered from Guernsey to St. Malo direct. "Emeraude":- capacity of 400 passengers and 42 cars and capable of travelling at 32 knots. |
1993 |
Emeraude Lines orders the first of its high-speed ferries. The Saint Quay Portrieux route closes due to a lack of demand. "Trident Eurotours" opens in St. Helier, Jersey opens, specialising in holidays in France from the Channel islands. |
1992 |
Emeraude Lines purchases SMCJ to open the Carteret to Jersey route. Giving "Emeraude Lines" the largest network of services in local waters, connecting a total of nine ports. |
1991 |
The route of Saint Quay Portrieux to the Channel Islands is opened. As is the route from Portbail to Jersey with the purchase of the operating company JPF. |
1990 |
All of the companies' merge to create the joint stock company "EMERAUDE LINES". |
1989 |
The "Solidor II" replaces the "Solidor I" on the St. Malo to Jersey route. "Solidor II" Ex Langeland with a capacity of 600 passengers and 90 cars / freight |
1988 |
The company wide brand of "Emeraude Lines" is created. |
1983 |
The fast catamaran fleet renamed to "TRIDENT". "Westamarin W95" high-speed catamaran is purchased. The tour operator and travel agents "BCE VOYAGES" a subsidiary company of BCE is created. They specialise in short break and tailor made holidays in the Channel Islands from France |
1977 |
Emeraude Ferries LTD is created as a subsidiary company of BCE. The start of the daily service by traditional car ferry "Solidor I" from St. Malo to and from Jersey. "Solidor I" Ex Langeland (Kiel/Bagenkop) with a capacity of 500 passengers and 50 cars |
1976 |
Emeraude launch the first fast catamaran "Westmarin W86" (made by Norvegian Shipyard) imported into French waters. Inter-island travel is now possible with the routes between Jersey, Sark and Guernsey. |
1970 |
The routes from Saint Malo and Granville to Jersey in the Channel Islands are opened. |
1696 |
The opening of the new road link between Saint Malo and Dinard makes the car ferry link obsolete. An alternative route must be found. |
1904 |
The original guise of Emeraude Lines, "Bateaux de la Cote D'Emeraude" (BCE), is created. Starting by transporting passengers and cargo all around the 'Emerald Coast' of Brittany, North France - including the ports Saint Malo, Dinard, Cap Frehel, Dinan and excursions up the River Rance. The original car ferry route was between Saint Malo and Dinard. |
