WELSH ROCK

WELSH ROCK (IMO: 9886445) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the France flag. It has an overall length of 49 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 227913470
• IMO: 9886445
• Call Sign: FLWF
• Flag State: France
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: 60 – Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Length Overall: 59 m
• Beam: 14 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Voith-Schneider Propellers (VSP)

Shipyard

• Builder: Piriou Shipyard
• Country of Build: France
• Year Built: 2020

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Brittany Ferries / Compagnie Océane
• Operator: Compagnie Océane (subsidiary of Brittany Ferries)
• Management: Brittany Ferries Group, Roscoff, France

Operating Region

• Primary Service Area: France – Bay of Biscay coastal routes
• Specific Routes: Inter-island ferry services off the coast of Brittany, including connections to the Île de Groix, Belle-Île, and surrounding islands

Vessel Description

Welsh Rock is a French-flagged passenger and vehicle ferry constructed at the Piriou shipyard in France and delivered in 2020. The vessel operates under the management of Compagnie Océane, a subsidiary of the Brittany Ferries group, providing essential public service ferry connections between the Breton mainland and offshore island communities. Fitted with Voith-Schneider propulsion technology, the vessel offers superior maneuverability in the confined harbors and challenging tidal conditions typical of the Breton coastline. The compact yet capable design allows the vessel to efficiently serve routes requiring frequent port calls and precise docking in restricted berths.