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.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet has bought a cargoship (ro-ro freight ferry), which it had previously been using under a longstanding charter agreement, for €9 million. According to Isle fo Man Today, when the MV Arrow’s current owner said…
Scottish Shipyard Ferries for CalMac Delayed Yet Again and Now Three Times Over Budget
30th September 2022 Shipyards
Shipyard chief executive David Tydeman told MSPs in a letter on Wednesday that the two ferries, which are five years late, would cost up to £209.6 million to complete compared to the previous estimate of up to £122m. According to…
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Publishes Q2, 2022 Unitised Traffic Report
30th September 2022 Ports & Shipping
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has published its Q2, 2022 Unitised Traffic Report with an executive summary below. In addition to consult the full report, see attachment. Executive Summary At the midway stage in 2022, unitised traffic volumes - made up…
European ShortSea Network (ESN) Conference: Challenges and Opportunities towards 2027
28th September 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European ShortSea Network (ESN) Conference as part of Naples Shipping Week will start tomorrow, 29 September. The Conference is organized by RAM Spa – SPC ITALY in the framework of the 2022 ESN held during the Italian Presidency. The…
Stena Line Celebrates 60th Anniversary: From Shopping Boats to Floating Bridges
28th September 2022 Stena Line
Ferry company Stena Line celebrates its 60th anniversary today having established itself as a trusted link between people, places and societies. Sten A. Olsson, the founder of Stena Line, began operating a shipping service from his hometown Gothenburg in Sweden…
According to BBC News, further strike action has begun at Felixstowe, the UK's busiest container port. Workers at the Port of Felixstowe are walking out between 27 September and 5 October, as Afloat reported after the union Unite rejected an…
Passengers 'Cruising' Back to North Wales at Stena's Port of Holyhead
27th September 2022 Stena Line
Eagle-eyed ship-spotters in Wales are used to seeing ferries coming in and out of Holyhead Port on and a daily basis, but this year they may have noticed more activity that usual. This is because the north Wales port has…
Isle of Man Registry Strikes Four Ship Deal with Douglas Based Ship Owner MX Bulk
27th September 2022 Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is expanding its fleet after securing a new deal with fellow Douglas based ship owner MX Bulk. The agreement will see the IOMSR flag four new 63,878 MT bulk carriers presently being built…
Warrenpoint Port Welcomes Seatruck Ferries Acquisition Announcement
27th September 2022 Ports & Shipping
Operator Seatruck Ferries announced last week that, subject to regulatory approval from the Irish competition authorities, it is to be acquired from Clipper Group by CLdN. CLdN, headquartered in Luxembourg is one of Europe’s leading multimodal logistics providers with three…
Newbuild RV Tom Crean to Be Named After the Kerry Explorer Next Month in Dingle
26th September 2022 RV Tom Crean
RV Tom Crean, Ireland’s newest marine research vessel named after the Kerry explorer will be officially commissioned in Dingle next month, reports RadioKerry. At almost 53-metres RV Tom Crean will be used (by the Marine Institute) for ocean surveys, fishery,…
In south-west Wales a freeport bid consortium consisting of Associated British Ports, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven has been launched to explore the case for a green freeport in the region. Both…
Cork's 'Ghost Ship' MV Alta May Not Survive the Winter as Photos Show It Breaking Up
26th September 2022 Coastal Notes
The ghost ship MV Alta made famous, after been washed ashore close by of Ballycotton, Co.Cork, during a storm in February 2020, may not last another winter on the rocks, going by the latest images of the shipwreck. Corkman Charlie Wilkins,…
Repairs in Douglas Harbour Needed to Protect Newbuild Ferry from Storms
23rd September 2022 Isle of Man
Douglas Harbour is to undergo major works that are needed to protect the new Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry, the infrastructure minister has said. Chris Thomas said the project would reduce the risk of damage to the Manxman and…
Dredger Hebble Sand Remains In Drogheda Port Since Dramatic Refloating
23rd September 2022 Drogheda Port
Since the dramatic rescue in Drogheda Port with the re-floating of the dredger Hebble Sand from sinking in the River Boyne recently, no repairs have been carried out, and there is no indication when the vessel will be moved. Local…
Naval Service Crew Receive Medical Treatment after Getting into Difficulties off Cork Coast
23rd September 2022 Navy
Naval Service crew members are understood to have received medical treatment after getting into difficulties while trying to board a fishing trawler. The Irish Examiner understands the injured boarding party of five members were in a RHIB (Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat)…
Ports Shortlisted in Final Competition for Winning the ESPO Award 2022
22nd September 2022 Ports & Shipping
The projects of the ports of Ceuta, Barcelona, Tallinn and the cooperation project of the ports of Ancona, Ravenna, Venice, Trieste, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik have been shortlisted for the 14th ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports. The…
Osprey Migrating from Scotland to Spain Hitched Ride on Cargo Ships
22nd September 2022 Marine Wildlife
Information has emerged as to how a young osprey tagged in the Scottish Borders hitched a ride on two ships during his first attempt at migration. Conservationist Sacha Dench is part of a team tracking the bird to learn more…
It has been announced that Foyle Port will be the lead sponsor of a major cross-border conference which An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD will address later this month. As the Derry Journal reports, The Centre for Cross Border Studies’ Annual…
Port of Cork Hosts International Standard for Maritime Pilots Organisations (ISPO) Annual Conference
21st September 2022 Port of Cork
The Port of Cork is playing host for the International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations (ISPO) annual Conference which began today. The two-day Conference held in the Dean Hotel, near Horgan's Quay, is also in partnership with the International Association…
Operator P&O Ferries are planning to introduce dedicated dog lounges to their fleet, including ferries on their Larne-Cairnryan route. The work to meet the needs of travellers with pets between Northern Ireland and Scotland, will be carried out as each…
