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    There are more rumblings of issues with LD lines at the moment and more changes..... From YourDover

    Ferry operator LD Lines has dismissed speculation that it is axing its service between Dover and Boulogne.

    Maritime union RMT released a statement today (Wed, Feb 3) saying that LD Lines would be closing its Norman Spirit service next month, threatening up to 40 jobs.

    Yourdover has also been told that staff on the ship were this morning made redundant.

    An LD Lines spokesman would not comment on any job losses, but the company did release the following statement:

    "LD Lines can confirm that the company is looking into further fleet redeployment to ensure the right tonnage is operating on all its cross-Channel routes, whilst also ensuring its network expansion.

    "The company also confirms that as part of these fleet changes, they may be replacing the Norman Spirit on the Dover-Boulogne service to continue to develop both freight and tourist business on this route long-term.

    "Any new developments for the company will be carefully addressed, but particularly in respect of additional manning issues, which will include further crew requirements for the Norman Arrow fast-ferry service due to commence in March on the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, the introduction of the new ship Norman Leader later in 2010 and the possibility of an additional charter ship."

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