Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Dublin Port remains open and operational as a temporary maritime exclusion zone continues in Dublin Bay during the European Political Community Summit and an informal meeting of EU leaders in Dublin. The port says it is “open for business”, but…
The Government has announced two further fuel support schemes for Ireland's fishing and aquaculture sectors, using the remaining funds from a €15 million allocation made earlier this year. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of…
Dún Laoghaire sailor Charlie Cullen, of the National Yacht Club and Royal St George Yacht Club, lies 13th overall at the 2026 International Moth World Championship in Perth, Western Australia, after three races were completed in shifty conditions on Wednesday…
Lloyd's Register Join Investigation as Repairs Continue With Isle of Man Flagship
11th November 2026 Ports & Shipping
Last week, investigations intensified into the problems plaguing the Isle of Man Steam Packets flagship ferry, Manxman, as specialist teams worked to identify the cause of issues affecting the propulsion system. Assisting the company’s project team are experts from Lloyd's…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Uisce Éireann's controversial project to pipe water from the River Shannon to Dublin and the east of the country is "absolutely necessary". He was speaking to Tipperary Live during a visit to Co Tipperary…
Mussel seed settled successfully at six monitoring locations along Ireland's southwest coast in 2025, according to the first findings from a Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) research project aimed at helping shellfish growers improve the timing of seed collection. The results,…
Cork's Peter O'Leary and Joost Houweling remain seventh overall at the Star World Championship in Miami after finishing 11th in Tuesday's second race, while Irish triple Olympian David Burrows helped American skipper Augie Diaz to fourth place on Biscayne Bay. The three…
New 'Sales' Route to Boost Scottish Whisky Served by BG Freight Line
11th November 2026 Ports & Shipping
A new weekly shipping service serving Scotland with mainland Europe will also assist in boosting the country's whisky industry, port bosses claim, writes Jehan Ashmore. BG Freight Line’s Greenock-Rotterdam route will deliver in supporting such trade exports to the major…
Six fishing vessels were detained in Irish waters last year, according to the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Publishing its annual report for 2025, the SFPA says there were 47,882 landings from fishing vessels into Irish ports during the year. Its…
‘Willingness to Move’ Vessels from Carlingford Says Owner of Former Lough Ferry Service
11th November 2026 Ferry
Two vessels associated with the suspended Carlingford Lough cross-border ferry service are expected to be moved from Carlingford Harbour, according to a report to members of Louth County Council. The development concerning the former Greenore–Greencastle, Co Down, ferry service emerged…
French skipper Corentin Horeau has claimed the biggest victory of his offshore sailing career, winning the IMOCA class in the 2026 Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe after a commanding Atlantic crossing aboard MACSF. The 37-year-old crossed the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre…
Icelandic Ports Become Full Member of European Sea Ports Organisation
11th November 2026 Ports & Shipping
The Icelandic Association of Ports has become a full member of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), following the formal approval of its membership by ESPO’s General Assembly, which was welcomed by organisation. Previously an observer member of ESPO,…
French sailor Basile Bourgnon has won the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe Ocean Fifty class, completing the solo transatlantic race aboard Edenred in a record 9 days, 17 hours, 10 minutes and 23 seconds. The 24-year-old crossed the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe,…
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a 12-week call for evidence on the definition of pleasure vessels, seeking feedback on how the distinction between recreational and commercial boating is understood and applied in practice. The exercise, announced on Tuesday,…
Giant Jack-Up Rig in Dún Laoghaire for Liverpool Bay Work
11th November 2026 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
The giant offshore jack-up platform GMS Endeavour, with four lattice legs measuring more than 94 metres each, has arrived in Dún Laoghaire Harbour ahead of a wind turbine repair contract in Liverpool Bay. The red-hulled vessel berthed at Carlisle Pier…
North Sails has marked French skipper Tom Laperche's record-breaking victory in the 2026 Route du Rhum, achieved aboard the 32-metre Ultim trimaran SVR-Lazartigue. On his first attempt at the legendary solo transatlantic race, the 29-year-old claimed victory in Guadeloupe in…
Ireland's Headcase has retained the J/24 World Championship title in Melbourne, completing a remarkable double by winning both the overall world title and the Corinthian classification. Skipper Cillian Dickson and his Irish crew secured their second consecutive world crown with a…
The SB20 Venuesworld skippered by Ger Dempsey of the Royal Irish Yacht Club won Race Two of the AIB DBSC Turkey Shoot on Dublin Bay on Sunday, 8 November, and moved into the series lead on 15 points, three clear of…
November is not a month renowned for its calms, but Sunday (November 8th) saw the eclectic fleet at the Howth Yacht Club Frostbites start in sunshine and finish in grey cloud cover, yet with precious little wind under either drapery.…
Ireland's defending J/24 world champions, Headcase, are just two points off the lead going into the final day of the 2026 Epigen J/24 World Championship in Melbourne, following a difficult seventh race on Port Phillip. The Irish crew, skippered by Cillian Dickson of…
