COTES DE LA MANCHE

COTES DE LA MANCHE (IMO: 9156254) sailing under the France flag. It has an overall length of 82 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 227091000
• IMO: 9156254
• Call Sign: FQBE
• Flag: France
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 6,594 GT
• Deadweight: 700 DWT
• Length Overall: 107.5 m
• Beam: 17.6 m
• Draft: 3.5 m
• Year Built: 1997

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Speed: 13.5 knots (service)
• Maximum Speed: 15 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique
• Build Location: Saint-Nazaire, France
• Year Delivered: 1997

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Brittany Ferries (BAI - Bretagne Angleterre Irlande)
• Operator: Brittany Ferries
• Country: France

Operating Region

• Primary Region: English Channel (La Manche)
• Routes: Cross-Channel services operating between France and the United Kingdom, primarily serving ports in Normandy and southern England
• Port of Registry: Caen, France

Vessel Description

COTES DE LA MANCHE is a passenger and vehicle ferry operating under the French flag as part of the Brittany Ferries fleet. Built in 1997 at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, the vessel was purpose-built for short to medium-range cross-Channel operations. She is configured to carry both passengers and road vehicles, serving as a key transport link between France and the United Kingdom across the English Channel. The vessel operates primarily on routes connecting Normandy ports with southern English ports, reflecting her name which directly references the English Channel (La Manche). As part of the Brittany Ferries fleet, she operates under French maritime regulations and standards.