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Norwegian shipping operator Wilson ASA, a leading European player in the short-sea market, announced the signing of up to 14 newbuildings. The Bergen based shipping company's latest chartered in Hanse Eco-Trader as Afloat reported last week, has also signed for…

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has welcomed this week’s announcement by the Council of the European Union of the adoption of two new laws under the EU Fit for 55 Package which puts Europe on a committed path away from fossil…

Europe's largest short-sea cargoship operator, Wilson ASA of Norway which transport annually about 15 million tonnes in dry cargo across the continent, have chartered in the Wilson Flex III, writes Jehan Ashmore. The 4,282dwt cargo ship built last year is…

The Irish Sea Ports are a lot more than transit hubs, and to illustrate this, a new Irish Sea Space website filled with the lore and spirit of ports is attracting the attention of travellers and explorers from near and…

The London International Shipping Week (LISW) which takes place (11-15 September) is a major event in the maritime industry which is held every two years in the UK capital. LISW 23 is a week-long event that brings together leaders and…

An industrial design company in Connemara has announced its partnership with the University of Galway for a new project that aims for a greener shipping industry by using lightweight material to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Over the next…

For the ninth year Mersey Maritime has launched their annual industry awards and is calling for maritime and logistics businesses across the Merseyside and the greater North West England region to start preparing their entries for 2023. The UK’s leading…

Ten ports have submitted their projects to the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) secretariat which is to host their 15th edition of the ESPO Award later this year.  Under the theme “Nature restoration projects in ports benefiting the local community”,…

The European Parliament will today, Monday, 10 July discuss in Strasbourg, France the final agreement on both the Regulation on the deployment of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure (‘AFIR’) - which sets the framework for the deployment of onshore power supply (OPS)…

Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes has launched an Eco-Trader 6,800 dwat newbuild for Arklow Shipping with the general cargo vessel taking to the water, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Rambler with a length overall (LOA) of 104.93m was launched yesterday into the Winschoterdiep…

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has welcomed the adoption by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of a revised 2023 strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships. Significantly, this includes a provision for an economic element on the basis…

The Port of Cork Company has published its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting the opening of the new Cork Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy and its strong financial performance. Turnover increased by 21.5% to €48.41 million in 2022 from €39.8 million in…

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has released its 20th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist (IMTE), reporting on the performance of the maritime industry in Ireland in 2022. Through the IMDO’s iShip index (an aggregate measure of port…

Dublin Port Company is recruiting for the role of energy and decarbonisation lead. The State-owned commercial port says it “aims to play a strong role in achieving its own energy and decarbonisation goals, as well as supporting and influencing wider…

The second of seven newbuild cargo ships for Arklow Shipping has been delivered from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes to the Irish shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Rally of the Eco-Trader 6,800 dwat class follows the leadship Arklow Racer which was…

Under blue skies this Bloomsday, the launch of an Arklow Shipping cargoship took place at a shipyard in the north-east of The Netherlands , writes Jehan Ashmore. Near the Dutch city of Groningen the Arklow Glen (yard no. 455) built…