Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Since their first pint appeared in 1759, the Guinness family's vast brewing enterprise will have made enough of the black stuff to float many of the world's ships, including their own fascinating collection of classic boats of all types and…
A Dublin skipper has been fined €10,000 after pleading guilty to several fisheries offences at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) said fishing master Rory Wilde, with an address in Co Dublin, had previously pleaded guilty to…
Entries are open for the 2027 YCCS Superyacht Regatta, returning to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, from 25th to 29th May and bringing together sailing superyachts to mark the opening of the Mediterranean superyacht racing season. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), the event will…
Shipping Management Company Fined €200,000 After Death of Crewman in 2019
12th November 2026 Ports & Shipping
A Cypriot shipping management company has been fined €200,000 after pleading guilty to a breach of workplace safety legislation following the death of a crew member aboard an Irish Ferries ship at Rosslare Europort in 2019. The Health and Safety…
The third Malta Boat Show attracted more than 150 boats and yachts and around 70 exhibitors to Dockyard Creek in Malta's historic Three Cities, with Camper & Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina serving as waterfront host. The event adds to Malta's…
World's Largest Floating Bookfair to Conclude Irish Sea Tour Visits Douglas
12th November 2026 Isle of Man
A member of the crew of a former Faroe Islands ferry, which is visiting the Isle of Man, says people of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome on board. The 12,519-ton Logos Hope is the world's largest floating bookfair and,…
Galway’s Leisureland swimming pool has won two categories at the National Quality Standard Awards. The publicly owned swimming pool, gym and event venue in Salthill won the ‘Outstanding National Quality Award 2027’ and the ‘Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027’ at the…
The second series of Tarrac na Farraige, the RTÉ documentary following the lives of Ireland's fishing communities, begins on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Tuesday, 24 November, at 7pm. The four-part series, produced by Red Shoe Productions, returns to…
Dublin Port Company has won the Infrastructure category at the 2026 International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Sustainability Awards for its €129 million Berth 53 development, designed to increase ferry capacity and improve operational resilience at Ireland's busiest port.…
Proposals received so far for the 2027 Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association (ISORA) calendar have prompted discussion among competitors ahead of Saturday’s annual general meeting at the National Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire. Among the submissions circulated to date are…
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…
