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.
International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award Winners Honour the Global Maritime SAR Community
19th October 2023 Rescue
The winners of this year's International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards have been announced in recognition of all those involved in global maritime search and rescue (SAR) efforts. The IMRF Awards acknowledge those that have shown excellence in their field,…
New Role in Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) Sees Appointment of Middle East Representative
18th October 2023 Isle of Man
To expand operations, The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is looking forward to further growing its presence in the Middle East with the appointment of a representative for the region. Captain Rakesh Yadav, who has more than three decades experience in…
E-Flexer Fleet Renewal Steers Brittany Ferries to Fourth Consecutive Green Marine Award
18th October 2023 Brittany Ferries
Operator Brittany Ferries is proud to have been awarded the 'Green Marine Certified Shipowner' accreditation for the fourth year in a row. The accolade to the Breton based company was presented during a ceremony held this week in Bilbao, the…
Chief Minister of Isle of Man: "Letting Steam Packet Operate at Arm's Length Vital'
17th October 2023 Ferry
The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, Alfred Cannan has been quizzed on the 'ethics and morals' of the ferry company's approach. As ManxRadio reports, allowing the Isle of Man Steam Packet to operate at arm’s length is ‘vital’…
New Elder Brethren Welcomed by General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales & Channel Islands
17th October 2023 Lighthouses
The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, Channel Islands and Gibraltar, Trinity House has welcomed three new Elder Brethren. At a meeting of its Court today, 17 October, Trinity House swore in the three new Elder Brethren: Captain Fran…
Port of Liverpool Extends Steel Terminal as Peel Ports Group Deal with Growth in Demand
17th October 2023 Ports & Shipping
At the Port of Liverpool, part of the Peel Ports Group, is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the north-west England port. The UK’s second largest port operator began construction…
Harland & Wolff Host Public Consultation Meetings on Proposed New Isles of Scilly Ferries Programme and Service
17th October 2023 Shipyards
This week the Harland & Wolff Group, headed up by CEO, John Wood along with senior representatives, will return to the Isles of Scilly for a second round of public consultations regarding the company’s proposal to build and operate a…
The latest launch of a newbuild for Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V. represents the third in a series of five cargo ships ordered by the shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. With a shipyard newbuilding number of 456, the Arklow Globe was successfully…
Large-Scale Construction Work Starts at Rosslare Europort for Post-Brexit Checks
12th October 2023 Rosslare Europort
New infrastructure works at Rosslare Europort have started so to enable handling post-Brexit checks on goods in bound to the country from those outside of the EU. The works at the strategically located port in Co. Wexford will as RTE…
Deepest Container Port in Scotland, Greenock (Clydeport) Welcomes Largest Ever Container Vessel
12th October 2023 Ports & Shipping
The deepest container ship terminal in Scotland, at the Port of Greenock (Clydeport) has welcomed the largest container vessel ever to berth at the facility. The port which recently won a Green champion award, hosted the 300m long MSC Magnum…
Consortium Encourages UK Businesses to Engage in £1.6 Billion Contract for RFA Supply Ships
12th October 2023 Shipyards
Shipyard Harland & Wolff along with Navantia UK and BMT which formed the consortium, Team Resolute, have encouraged businesses in the United Kingdom, in particular SMEs, to get involved in the £1.6 billion contract from the UK Ministry of Defence…
Dublin Port Company Commits to Sustainable Port City Development with Signing of Agenda 2030 by AIVP
11th October 2023 Dublin Port
Dublin Port Company (DPC)has announced that it has officially signed the Agenda 2030 by AIVP (International Association of Ports and Cities). DPC Chief Executive Barry O’Connell was joined at Dublin Port’s Substation today by José Sanchez, Director of the Agenda…
Peel Port's Clydeport Named Green Champion at Glasgow Business Awards
10th October 2023 Ports & Shipping
UK port operator Peel Ports Group which includes Clydeport has won the 'Green Champion' award at the 25th annual Glasgow Business Awards. Announced at last week's gala ceremony on October 5th, hosted by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and attended…
Stena Line Achieves Record Summer Volumes on Ireland-France Route of Rosslare-Cherbourg
9th October 2023 Stena Line
Ferry operator Stena Line has just recorded its busiest summer on their Ireland-France route with passenger and car numbers up over 90% on last year. The introduction of Stena Vision on the Rosslare-Cherbourg service in June has helped to drive passenger…
Carisbrooke Shipping Signs Major Shipbuilding Contract With Dutch Shipyard For Diesel-Electric Vessel
9th October 2023 Shipyards
Isle of Wight based Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, the well established family owned shipowner/manager and Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, in Kampen, the Netherlands have announced the signing of a major shipbuilding contract. The contract marks a milestone in the growth and expansion…
Fourth Eco-Trader of the 6,800dwat Range for Arklow Shipping Takes to the Water
7th October 2023 Shipyards
Arklow Ranger following a christening ceremony at Royal Bodowes main shipyard in the Netherlands was launched yesterday having slide off the stocks into the water, writes Jehan Ashmore. This is the 4th general cargo vessel out of the seven Eco-Trader 6,885…
Irish Ferries Voted ‘Best Ferry or Fixed Link Operator’ at UK Leisure & Travel Awards
7th October 2023 Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries which has an eight-strong fleet, connecting Ireland, UK and France, has been voted as the ‘Best Ferry or Fixed Link Operator’ at the UK Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2023, writes Jehan Ashmore. This is the 5th successive…
Maritime Union 'Taken aback' by 'Strength of Feeling' following Visit to Isle of Man
6th October 2023 Ferry
A trade union has raised worries in keeping ferry workers living on board the Isle of Man Steam Packet’s new flagship, Manxman, as part of proposed new conditions to their employment will affect the local economy and disband communities. The…
Clydeside Shipyard Delayed Ferries for CalMac 'to Carry Fewer Passengers than First thought'
5th October 2023 Shipyards
The considerably delayed newbuilds for Scotland ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) which are being built at Ferguson Marine shipyard, Port Glasgow, will it has emerged carry fewer passengers than first envisioned. As STV reports, the reduction in passenger capacity of…
Shipyard Boss of Harland & Wolff Warns Stalemate at Stormont Risks Future Investment
4th October 2023 Shipyards
Shipyard boss of the Harland and Wolff Group has warned the lack of a Stormont government is putting future investment at the marine engineering facility in jeopardy. The Chief Executive, John Wood reports BBC News, said he is frustrated by…
