In 25 years, Frs Iberia Maroc/DFDS has transported more than 16 million passengers between the two banks of the Strait. The Maritime Company was the first to introduce the regular Ferry Service on the Tarifa-Tanger Ville line. Announcing the cessation of exploitation of this line, FRS “thanked the citizens and the authorities of Tangier and Tarifa for their support and their confidence, as well as all the customers who used this service during the last quarter of a century”.
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In a press release quoted by Europa onthe company ensures that it will continue to ensure the Algeciras-Tanger Med and Algeciras-Ceuta lines, “thus reaffirming its commitment to maritime connectivity in the Strait of Gibraltar”. FRS adds that it will continue to “maintain the quality of its services and explore new opportunities for the future”, inviting customers having tickets for the Tarifa-Tanger City line to contact its customer services in Spain and Morocco, or to visit its website to obtain help.
-This line will now be provided by Baleària. On December 2, the port authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) approved the allocation of this line to the maritime company. During the month of April, the Andalusian Superior Court of Justice (TSJA) dismissed FRS/DFDS which requested conservatory measures following the decision of the APBA. Last month, Baleària successfully carried out the tuis of docking of the Ferry Avemar Dos in the port of Tarifa, as she had already done in Tangier.
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The shipping company will perform four daily rotations from each port. They will gradually increase as the summer season progresses. With a length of 82 meters, the Avemar Dos can transport up to 900 people and reach a speed of 34 knots. The ship recently had a facelift to provide greater comfort to passengers. He has a cafeteria bar, an area for children, housing for pets and a souvenir shop, among others.
