
Jehan Ashmore
Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

Exhibition in Isle of Man to Commemorate Loss of Mona's Queen During Dunkirk's Operation Dynamo
27th March 2023 Isle of Man
An exhibition about the Isle of Man Steam Packet's passenger steamer Mona's Queen which was lost at Dunkirk in northern France during WW 2 is to take place on 22nd May. The exhibition writes EnergyFM, is to commemorate the Mona's…

Freeport Status Secured in North Wales in Move Backers Say Will Create Thousands of Jobs
27th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
A freeport status in Anglesey, north Wales has been secured in a move backers say will create thousands of jobs for the region. The Welsh Government in May, 2022 had reached an agreement with the UK Government to establish a…

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has suspended overnight ferry sailings on the Douglas-Heysham route, the operator's main route until ropax Ben-my-Chree returns from scheduled repairs on Merseyside. According to BBC News, crossings during the morning from the Isle…

Major Refurbishment for Northern Lighthouse Board HQ in Edinburgh and Careers Show in Glasgow to Offer Apprenticeships
24th March 2023 Lighthouses
The Northern Lighthouse Board, the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for Scotland and the Isle of Man, is based in Edinburgh where the headquarters of the GLA is undergoing a major refurbishment. Located at 84 George Street, the headquarters of the…

The Isle of Man is to welcome cruise passengers and generate around £1.7m to the island's economy in what will be a record year in the number of ships calling. The Manx Government's Department for Enterprise says it's expecting 18,000…

Europe’s Ports Welcome Agreement on FuelEU Maritime to Reduce Emissions from Shipping During Navigation & At Berth
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to see that a preliminary agreement has been reached between co-legislators on the proposal for FuelEU Maritime. The agreement provides the shipping sector with a framework to accelerate their green transition through…

Peel Ports Launch Green Automotive Hub On Merseyside with New Spain-UK Route to Supply Parts for Vehicle Plant
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
Peel Ports Group in the UK has announced plans for a new £10m Green Automotive Hub at Eastham on Merseyside to help power sustainable vehicle manufacturing ambitions at the Ellesmere Port vehicle manufacturing site. The Green Automotive Hub to be…

TEN-T Policy Must Recognise Essential Role Ports Play in New Energy Supply Chains - ESPO
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee is preparing its position on the TEN-T Commission proposal of 14 December 2021. More than 1800 amendments are on the table of the negotiators. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the more than 40…

ESPO Meets EU Transport Commissioner to Discuss Challenges Facing European Ports and Role of Green Transition
22nd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) met with the EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean today, to discuss challenges facing ports in Europe and the role of a green transition. The delegation consisted of ESPO’s Chair Zeno D’Agostino, Vice Chairs Daan…

Tourism Boost to Ireland as Brittany Ferries' New Season Commences With Roscoff Route Resuming
22nd March 2023 Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries marks the start of the tourism season with the first sailing of Armorique to the Port of Cork today. The 30,000 ton, 1500 passenger cruise-ferry had sailed from Roscoff, Brittany and arrived at Ringaskiddy at 09:30 this morning with…

In Scotland, multiple people have suffered injuries after a ship toppled over in a dry-dock in Leith (near Edinburgh), a spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said. Emergency rescue services were dispatched to the incident at Leith Docks which is…

Peel Ports Group Expands into UK's East Coast with Acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal
22nd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
One of the UK’s largest port operators, Peel Port Group has announces that it has completed the acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal for an undisclosed sum. The ports group has acquired the business from specialist bulk terminals operator, HES…

New Clyde Ferry Is Hugely Delayed will Need Eight Weeks of Trials after Shipyard Completion – CalMac
20th March 2023 Shipyards
Glen Sannox, the massively delayed Scottish ferry for operator CalMac, will need nearly two months of further tests before the 1,000 passenger capacity vessel can enter service on the Firth of Clyde. In addition the duel-fuelled powered ferry which is…

ESPO Award Will Place Nature Restoration Projects in Europe’s Ports in the Spotlight (Competition Open)
20th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Social Integration of Ports is entering its 15th edition, with the theme “Nature restoration projects in ports benefitting the local community”. Since ports are often located in or near different precious natural areas,…

Plans to deploy a Naval Service vessel to the waters off North Africa by the Government is expected to be approved so to enable enforcement of a UN arms embargo on Libya. The contribution of the naval vessel to Operation…

At the ferry port of Dover, protesters have gathered to mark the first anniversary when P&O sacked hundreds of seafarers and staff. Almost 800 people had lost their jobs when the ferry operator with routes from the UK to Ireland,…

Port of Holyhead Gets £20m from UK Spring Budget Towards Breakwater Restoration
16th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Port of Holyhead is to benefit from the UK Government’s Spring Budget which has pledged to give the Welsh Government £20m to help secure the future of the breakwater at the ferryport on Anglesey. The historic breakwater which is…

Digitalisation to Accelerate at the Port of Cork with New AI-Powered Port System
16th March 2023 Port of Cork
An agreement between the Port of Cork Company and Innovez One, a provider of port management systems, is to accelerate the digitalisation of its port calls and operations. Under the agreement, Innovez One will provide its flagship software, “marineM”, to…

French Navy Support Ship Calls to Cork City Quays While Ambassador Visits Naval Base
14th March 2023 Naval Visits
Cork City Quays is where a French Navy ship is berthed having arrived from a naval base in Brest, Brittany to the Munster city for an extended weekend port of call, writes Jehan Ashmore After a voyage of two days in…

Lecture on Dublin Port: ’The History of a Port City: Transport, Trade and an Archive'
14th March 2023 Dublin Port
Dublin Port Company’s Heritage Director, Lar Joye,will participate in this year’s Spring Lecture Series by Trinity College Dublin and the Dublin Cemeteries Trust. This series of four lectures is titled - Dublin: People, Places and their Heritage. As for the…