Irish Port and Shipping News
Mersey Maritime Awards Celebrate Liverpool City Region Sectors of Industry Excellence
28th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
Mersey Maritime's 9th Annual Industry Awards were hosted at the iconic Liverpool Cathedral, marking a significant highlight in the UK maritime sector’s calendar. More than over 550 distinguished guests (YouTube highlights) on 2nd November from across the United Kingdom and beyond…
Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) is currently recruiting for the position of Business Development Executive. Shannon Foynes is Ireland’s second largest port operation, currently handling in excess of 11 million tonnes per annum. The Shannon Estuary is Ireland’s main deep-water…
End of Transition Period Nears for EU Ship Passenger Reporting Regulations
20th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Union (Registration of Persons Sailing on board Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 (SI No 677 of 2019), transposing Council Directive 98/41/EC as amended by Directive 2002/84/EC, entered into force on 19 December 2019. It requires the reporting of persons…
ShortSea Shipping Conference Bound for Port of Huelva, Spain - 28 November
20th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
The ShortSea Shipping Annual Conference this year is bound for the Port of Huelva, Spain on 28 November, with the conference title of "Short Sea Shipping: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Connectivity in the Service of Maritime and Land Logistics Chains." The…
Peel Ports Group and Spanish Operator Suardiaz Lines Launch on Merseyside the UK's First Green Automotive Manufacturing Hub
15th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
Across the Irish Sea, Peel Ports Group on Merseyside and Spanish shipping operator, Suardiaz Lines launched a UK-first Green Automotive manufacturing Hub, which will significantly reduce supply chain emissions in the north-west England. The £10 million facility which is the…
Irish Mainport Holdings Purchase Vessel from Shipyard in China for Offshore Wind Survey Sector
15th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
Cork based shipping group, Irish Mainport Holdings have confirmed the purchase of another ship named Mainport Edge following a ceremony held last week at a shipyard in Fujian, China, writes Jehan Ashmore. Afloat.ie contacted Mainport which said that the vessel was 90%…
North Sea Port Wins European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2023
8th November 2023 Ports & Shipping
North Sea Port has won the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2023 in recognition of its role in restoring nature in and around the port area to the benefit of the citizens and local community. Following a short-list of…
Global Container Operator Maersk Sees Full-Year Profits at Lower End; Is to Cut 10,000 Jobs
3rd November 2023 Ports & Shipping
Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has reported a steep drop in profit and revenue in the third-quarter of this year. The giant operator which has a fleet of more than 700 vessels among them Laura Maersk, has said it would…
During the last week of October, Irish port authorities joined forces to promote Port Safety Week, hosting events throughout the week covering health and wellbeing, safety, PPE, AED and CPR training and more. From 23-27 October, the port authorities of…
Arklow Newbuild Awaiting For Orders Offshore of the Irish East Coast Port With Maritime Museum Along Its Quay
1st November 2023 Ports & Shipping
One of the newest dry-cargo vessels of Arklow Shipping’s Dutch flagged fleet, Afloat tracked today at anchor off the Co. Wicklow port, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Gem had departed Liverpool yesterday evening to arrive off Arklow this morning and this follows yesterday’s…
Newest Arklow Shipping Cargo Ship Set to Make Maiden Call to An Irish Port
31st October 2023 Arklow Shipping
The newest Arklow Shipping cargo ship awaits to complete its maiden call to an Irish port as the Arklow Rambler is today at anchorage off Cork Harbour, writes Jehan Ashmore. Prior to entering Irish waters this morning, Afloat also on…
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority this week welcomed students from St. Louis Grammar School in Kilkeel, Co. Down as they took a tour of the port estate before boarding a Seatruck Ferries-freight ship that operates on the Irish Sea. The young students…
Fashion Brands Partner with Maersk to Reduce Maritime Transport Emissions
24th October 2023 Ports & Shipping
Fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, which are under the parent company of Inditex has partnered with the giant Danish shipping freight group Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. This is achieved as the brands when…
Environmental Report 2023 from ESPO Sees Climate Change Again As Top Priority for Europe’s Ports
23rd October 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has unveiled its Annual ESPO Environmental Report 2023 - EcoPortsinSights 2023, marking the eighth edition of this pivotal report. ESPO's Environmental Report is a cornerstone of the EcoPorts initiative, designed to champion environmental sustainability…
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the Department of Transport has commenced a review of its National Ports Policy. As an island nation on the periphery of Europe, the maritime transport sector plays a crucial role in the functioning of Ireland’s…
The Port authorities of Ireland have joined together through the Irish Ports Safety Forum to host and promote the third Irish Port Safety Week from October 23rd to 27th 2023. The aim of this week is for the port authorities…
