In the marina, he chose a motorboat with a full tank of fuel and set out across the calm sea, now free of the customary pleasure craft, petroleum tankers, and cross-Channel ferries.

他在小艇停靠区选了一条油箱满满的摩托艇，出发驶过风平浪静的海面，现在没有了昔日娱乐的小船，汽油运输船和横越海峡的渡船。

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Eurotunnel's purchase of assets from the former ferry operator Sea France is to face an inquiry over worries the deal could reduce competition and raise fares for cross-Channel travellers.

BBC: Eurotunnel purchase of Sea France ferries faces inquiry