Menu

Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine

Jehan Ashmore

Jehan Ashmore

Email The Author

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. 

Cammell Laird shipbuilders on Merseyside has been awarded contracts by BAE Systems to build units for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 /City class frigates.

Merseyside Shipyard Among UK Facilities Awarded Contracts to build Units for Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates

18th September 2023 Shipyards
The Wirral Peninsula on the Irish Sea is where Birkenhead based shipbuilder, Cammell Laird along with North Sea based A&P Tyne have been awarded contracts by BAE Systems to build units for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 /City class…
Harland & Wolff Technologies (HWT) today announced at the conclusion of London International Shipping Week (LISW), a new partnership with Echandia, the Swedish energy systems supplier, to develop battery technology, for new vessel types and give H&W exclusive distribution rights for maritime battery sales in the UK, Ireland and Australia. During (LISW’23) Afloat adds the British Ports Association and British Tugowners Association hosted a panel discussion sponsored by H&W, to explore the opportunities and challenges in the building of ‘green’ tugs in the UK.

Harland & Wolff's New Scottish Based Subsidiary Announce Partnership with Swedish Maritime Battery Supplier

15th September 2023 Shipyards
A subsidiary of shipyard firm the Harland & Wolff Group, has announced today at the London International Shipping Week, a new partnership with Echandia, the Swedish energy systems supplier. The partnership with Harland & Wolff Technologies (HWT) which recently opened…
Cutting-edge pilot cutter: A 100% electric pilot boat with a top speed of 32 knots, has involved Belfast Deputy Harbour Masters work with the team at Artemis Technologies on a feasibility study to develop the new technology, which represents a major milestone in sustainable maritime solutions.

Belfast Harbour and Artemis Technologies Work Together to Develop Cutting Edge Pilot Boat

15th September 2023 Belfast Lough
In a collaboration between Belfast Harbour and Artemis, they have designed and developed the EF-12 Pilot as part of a Department for Transport UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition feasibility study. Belfast Harbour is proud to have supported Artemis Technologies, a…
As part of Trinity House’s Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme, the AFBI is to place Trinity House cadets on board their research vessel MV Corystes, which AFOAT adds is based out of Belfast Harbour. The AFBI pursue an integrated marine science programme in Northern Ireland’s coastal waters, the Irish Sea and adjacent sea areas and Corystes also undertakes fishery work in direct support of policy objectives of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Trinity House In Partnership With Agri-Foods and Biosciences Institute Enhance Opportunities to Merchant Navy Cadets

14th September 2023 Lighthouses
The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales and the Channel Islands, Trinity House have partnered with the Agri-Foods and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) to enhance opportunities to Merchant Navy cadets.  The Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme (MNSS) will create new Deck and Engineer…
Newest in the fleet, as Arklow Glen is laden with cargo when making a first call to the Port of Workington, the Irish Sea port in north-west England. Today, the short-sea trader is at Dublin Port and is next bound for London to a berth at Northfleet, downriver of the UK capital.

Newest of Arklow’s Dutch Short-Sea Trader's Calls to Ports on Both Sides of the Irish Sea

12th September 2023 Arklow Shipping
The newest dry-bulk cargoship of the fleet of Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V.,the Arklow Glen was observed arriving in Dublin Bay yesterday having picked up a pilot off the Baily Lighthouse, writes Jehan Ashmore. Registered in Rotterdam, the Dutch flagged newbuild is…
Captain John Pearn, pilot at the Port of Milford Haven, has been awarded a UK Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. The Port is the UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port handling around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas. It is widely recognised in the industry as the energy capital of the UK.

Top UK Maritime Honour Bestowed to South Wales Pilot at the Port of Milford Haven

12th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
On Merchant Navy Day (3rd Sept) the UK Government honoured Captain John Pearn with a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. This is the highest medal of honour within the maritime sector and it recognises John’s lifetime of service to…
Coastal Heritage Walk: Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and staff at the launch of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walking Trail, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, is an immersive experience with 10 stops helping visitors explore the history and heritage of one of Ireland's most iconic harbours!

New Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walking Trail Captivates Stories of Courage, War & Heritage

12th September 2023 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
A new Dún Laoghaire Harbour Walking Trail has been launched by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in partnership with Fáilte Ireland. This immersive experience allows visitors to delve into the captivating history and heritage of one of Ireland's most iconic harbours.…
LISW: Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) CEO Tom Chant said for the UK to maintain its position as a prime mover in marine autonomous system (MAS) it needs a clear pathway for growth and streamlining regulation. SMI is holding an event to discuss the future of the robotics sector on board THV Galatea, London this week at LISW, to register see details below.

Future of Marine Robotics Sector in UK to be Debated at London International Shipping Week (LISW)

12th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
The UK’s voice of maritime engineering and marine science, the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), is staging an event aiming to galvanise the UK’s world leading marine robotics sector during London International Shipping Week. The event on this Thursday, 14th…
In recent months, Brittany Ferries announced the timetable for 2024 where Ireland-Spain sailings on the Rosslare- Bilbao route will temporarily switch during the winter months to Santander, the Cantabrian capital. The change of Spanish port is to enable work to take place to port infrastructure in Bilbao. Both Ireland-Spain routes are operated by E-Flexer series Salamanca, carrying 1,015-passengers with 321 cabins in addition to another E-Flexer, Santoña. The first sailing to Santander AFLOAT adds will be operated by Salamanca, an E-Flexer powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) noting the thin exhaust uptake near the funnel from where less CO2 (carbon dioxide) are emitted.

Brittany Ferries to Switch ‘Temporarily’ Ireland-Spain Route this Winter

11th September 2023 Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is to open another new direct Ireland-Spain route, albeit based on a ‘winter-only’ basis between Rosslare and Santander in northern Spain, writes Jehan Ashmore. The new temporary service which was announced in recent months to Santander will operate…
The owners of the iconic Belfast shipyard, Harland & Wolff Group has published its interim financial report, which recorded a rise in revenues in the first half of 2023, but losses still came in at around £16m.

Revenues at Harland & Wolff Group up 65 Per Cent, but Shipyard Owner Takes £16m Half-Year Loss

11th September 2023 Shipyards
Shipyard business Harland & Wolff Group Holdings has announced a 65% rise in revenues for the first half of 2023, however the Belfast based owner at Queen’s Island, still registered a loss of almost £16 million in the six month…
Aran Islands Ferries 40th. In addition to the Rossaveal route, they operate Ireland’s longest distance domestic ferry route served by Saoirse na Farraige as seen on its maiden crossing from Galway City.

Aran Island Ferries Celebrate 40th Year With Galway Chamber Cruise

9th September 2023 Ferry
Western seaboard operator, Aran Island Ferries with a five-strong fleet, hosted a Galway Chamber ‘Connect Series’ event last week. The event took place during a cruise on Galway Bay which gave members of the Chamber to network while also enjoying…
Azamara Pursuit on its maiden call to Warrenpoint, Co Down, is also where MJM Marine have their headquarters in Newry, and which was given in 2018 a project to fit-out the 800 passenger vessel at Harland & Wolff, Belfast. In the city’s port today, MJM will make its multi-million pound announcement on board the 2,950 cruise ship, Celebrity Apex, of Celebrity Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group) one of MJM Marine's trade partners.

Newry, Co. Down Cruise Ship Outfitting Firm Secures €139m of New Work

8th September 2023 Cruise Liners
A cruise ship and ferry outfitting firm based in Co. Down will announce today in Belfast Harbour that it has secured £120 million (€139m) of new work to fit out cruise ships. The firm MJM Marine located in Newry, said the…
The French Connection: Stena Horizon seen at Cherbourg and from where the ropax operates the route to Rosslare, has been transferred to the central Irish Sea for a brief period and so enable services be maintained including the North Channel link to Scotland.

Stena Line Ireland-France Ropax Covers Wales Route for A Week While Holyhead Ferry Shifts to Scottish Link

7th September 2023 Stena Line
A Stena Line Ireland-France route ferry was observed in Dublin Bay while operating between the capital and Holyhead, has led to one of the routes two ferries leave the Irish Sea route for a week, writes Jehan Ashmore. On Tuesday…
After serving Arklow Shipping for more than 17 years, the ‘R’ series short-sea trader Arklow Rainbow of the Co. Wicklow ship-owner, has been sold to a rival Norwegian owner. Above is Afloat’s photo of Cork Harbour with the Naval Base, Haulbowline and in background the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy and another former R series, Arklow Racer, which name was revived when given to a new R series /Eco-Trader cargoship from Dutch shipbuilders, Royal Bodewes from where this newbuild Afloat reported of its launch during the summer, noting a further four are to be completed as part of the seven strong ship series.

Arklow’s Remaining ‘R’ Series Quartet Reduced to Trio as Norwegian Rival Acquire Cargo Ship

6th September 2023 Arklow Shipping
During routine consultation of the Arklow Shipping website fleetlist, it was noted short of an ‘R’ series cargoship, which has led to identification of its new shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Arklow Rainbow until recently, was one of just a…
Mersey Maritime is hosting the ‘Mersey on the Thames‘ (as part of LISW) which is to be hosted by the UK Shadow Maritime Minister at the House of Commons.

Mersey Maritime Heads to the Thames at London International Shipping Week (LISW)

6th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
Mersey Maritime, a regional cluster organisation for the maritime industry in the Liverpool City Region and greater North West England, will be part of the forthcoming London International Shipping Week (LISW) of 11-15 September. This year, Mersey Maritime is hosting…
Isle of Man Director of Harbours, David Gooberman said the King Edward VIII Pier at Douglas would still be used by ferries while the work took place. The 24,161 gross tonnage newbuild Manxman which is almost twice larger than its predecessor, the Ben-my-Chree, currently together operate the Douglas-Heysham route.

Upgrade Works at Douglas Will Safeguard the Future Say Harbour Boss

6th September 2023 Isle of Man
A project to upgrade Douglas Harbour on the Isle of Man will according to the boss of the works "protect the infrastructure for the next 50 years". Director of Harbours, David Gooberman said the harbour remained a "critical piece of…
European Sea Ports Organisation welcomes the aim of Commission’s Green Deal Industrial Plan to ensure the EU can become an important player in production and supply of net-zero products

For Europe's Ports EU’s Net-Zero Industry Policy Should Look Both at Production and Supply Chains

5th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European SeaPorts Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the aim of the Commission’s Green Deal Industrial Plan to ensure that the European Union can become an important player in the production and supply of net-zero products and technologies and a competitive player…
Presenting a handsome profile on Dublin Bay, Renaissance which had its maiden Irish call with an anchorage visit off Dun Laoghaire Harbour this week. The new French operator, Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) single-ship sported a livery scheme reflecting the country’s national colours.

New French Operator Makes Irish Debut With Anchorage Visit off Dun Laoghaire Harbour

2nd September 2023 Cruise Liners
A new French cruise operator, Compagnie Française de Croisières, made its first presence in Irish waters when their Renaissance arrived to anchor off Dun Laoghaire Harbour, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Marseilles based CFC Croisières has just a single cruise ship,…
The amount of Dry Bulk passing through Dundalk Port has decreased by 31%

Cargo Total for Dry-Bulk at Dundalk Port Falls by 31%

2nd September 2023 Irish Ports
Cargo quantities in dry-bulk at Dundalk Port for the first half of this year fell sharply by 31% when compared to the first six months of last year according to an Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) report. The Co. Louth…
In advance of the summer season, ICG chartered the cruise ferry Oscar Wilde (for an initial 20 month period with further extension options) to operate on the Rosslare-Pembroke route. The Ireland-Wales competes with Stena Line which serves between the Wexford ferryport and Fishguard.

Irish Ferries Owner, Irish Continental Group Reports Flat Half-Year Revenues

1st September 2023 Irish Ferries
Dublin based Irish Ferries, owned by Irish Continental Group (ICG) has reported lower pre-tax profits and flat revenues for the six months of this year reports RTE News. The results from the half-year report to the end of June, is…
Page 17 of 354

Featured Sailing School

INSS sidebutton

Featured Clubs

dbsc mainbutton
Howth Yacht Club
Kinsale Yacht Club
National Yacht Club
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Royal Irish Yacht club
Royal Saint George Yacht Club

Featured Brokers

leinster sidebutton

Featured Webcams

Featured Associations

ISA sidebutton
ICRA
isora sidebutton

Featured Marinas

dlmarina sidebutton

Featured Chandleries

CHMarine Afloat logo
https://afloat.ie/resources/marine-industry-news/viking-marine

Featured Sailmakers

northsails sidebutton
uksails sidebutton
watson sidebutton

Featured Blogs

W M Nixon - Sailing on Saturday
podcast sidebutton
BSB sidebutton
wavelengths sidebutton
 

Featured Stories

Please show your support for Afloat by donating

Afloat Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine

Copyright © 2024 Baily Publications Ltd Terms and Conditions

Our site uses cookies. If you're not happy about that please hit your back button.

Web Design & Development by Red Evolution