In Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Corsica Linea sailors gathered on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the Place de la Joliette before joining the demonstration at the Réformés. Their mobilization concerns both the national day of strike action and the proposed chartering of the Massalia to operate public service routes between Marseille and Corsica.
A disagreement over the Corsican border crossings
The ship Massalia belongs to La Méridionale. According to information reported by La Provence, the project concerns the routes between Marseille, Propriano, and L’Île-Rousse, currently operated by Corsica Linea. CGT union representatives fear that this reorganization will remove a ship from the company’s year-round service and jeopardize maritime jobs. They also contest the lack of prior consultation with employee representatives.
The CGT union had filed a 48-hour strike notice, effective Tuesday, September 29th at 8:00 AM, which could be renewed in 24-hour increments. The union links this action to its concerns about chartering and the defense of maritime jobs. Its concerns are specific to its position; they do not, in themselves, constitute a definitive assessment of job losses.
Cancelled crossings departing from Marseille
The strike is also impacting travelers. In its traffic updates, Corsica Linea announced the cancellation of all five scheduled crossings between Marseille and Corsica on September 29 , in both directions. The company states that passengers can change their reservations free of charge or request a refund from their booking agency.
This disruption affects maritime connections departing from the port of Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. It does not mean that all crossings to Corsica, regardless of the company, are cancelled: the announcements consulted pertain to Corsica Linea services. Passengers should check their booking status and traffic information directly before going to the port.
What happens next will depend on the negotiations.
The strike and union protests have now forced Corsica Linea’s management to confront demands for clarification regarding the charter agreement and its consequences for crews. The available information does not allow for confirmation of the final details of the operation or its timeline. For the residents of Marseille and passengers traveling between Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Corsica, the outcome of the conflict could therefore be crucial both for maritime employment and for the continuity of ferry services.
Source: La Provence – Economy
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