[2] The initial operations of the company were to transport passengers and cargo between towns along the Côte d'Émeraude, including Saint Malo, Dinard and Cap Fréhel, and along the River Rance.

[5] The decision by the States of Jersey had an immediate effect on Emeraude sales and by October of that year the company was in financial difficulties, having reputedly lost £1,000,000 in turnover since Condor operations began on the route.

Emeraude and Connex were beaten by Manche Iles Express, owned by Breton company; Société Morbihannaise de Navigation.

[6] Initially the company only cancelled services in December 2005 until the end of February 2006,[16] due to damage to the stabilising foils on Solidor 5, but the firm was unable to find a replacement vessel.

[19] Reports of the figure vary, but Sogestran are believed to have incurred, by the time of closure, losses of between 8 and 15 million euros since taking over the company.