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Brittany Ferries says security and safety is at the forefront of its mind following Paris attacks

BRITTANY Ferries says security and safety are at the "forefront" of its mind following the terrorist attacks in Paris. The ferry company, which operates daily between Plymouth and Roscoff, in France, says it was left shocked by the Paris attacks. The company has comprehensive security arrangements in place at all times both within its ports and on board its ships and has introduced additional security checks following the incidents in Paris. A Brittany Ferries spokesman said: "As a French company, we are particularly shocked and appalled by the events that unfolded in Paris last weekend, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the attacks, their families and their friends. "We take security and safety extremely seriously and they are always at the forefront of our minds. "We have comprehensive security arrangements in place both in our ports and on board our ships and these arrangements are tightly controlled and governed by national and international legislation. Read more: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Brittany-Ferries-says-security-safety-forefront/story-28218001-detail/story.html#ixzz3sIzCteuO

Plymouth cruise port feasibility study to be conducted

A study is to be carried out into the feasibility of building a cruise terminal in Plymouth. The aim is to have an operational cruise ship berth operational in time for the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020 if the economic case proves compelling. A consortium comprising Plymouth City Council, Associated British Ports, the Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, Destination Plymouth and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership have commissioned marine consultants GP Wild International to compile a report over the summer. The study’s scope will include discussions with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, Queen’s Harbourmaster and the Environment Agency to get an overview of what would need to be achieved to overcome current constraints. Ferry companies currently use Plymouth for sailings to France and Spain. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/Details/56250