 SeaFrance took delivery of the "SeaFrance Rodin" in 2001, their first new ship and the fastest Dover—Calais ferry.She was joined in 2005 by the "SeaFrance Berlioz", a sister ship built at a different yard.SeaFrance was one of five companies invited to tender for the operation of the Transmanche Ferries service between Dieppe and Newhaven.