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.
#ICGresults- Irish Continental Group plc released today their Preliminary Statement of Results for Year Ended 31 December 2015. Commenting on the results, Chairman John B McGuckian said, “2015 was another successful year for the group with growth in revenue of…
#LargerVessel – A larger third Seatruck Ferries ro-ro vessel will be added to the Dublin-Liverpool route today. The current vessel, Clipper Ranger will be replaced by the larger and faster P series vessel, Seatruck Pace which will almost double the…
#RoutesResume - In less than a fortnight, seasonal Douglas-Liverpool sailings begin on 17th March when Isle of Man Steam Packet Company fast craft Manannan returns to service. The resumption will also mark sailings on Dublin and Belfast routes during March.…
Shipping Review: Eco-Trader's First Sea Trials, Inaugural Shipping Forum & First Also for Maersk
5th March 2016 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview – Jehan Ashmore reviews the shipping scene over the last fortnight. Eco-Trader, Arklow View took her first sea trials for Arklow Shipping’s Dutch division when the cargsoship newbuild took to open waters off Eemshaven. Another first took place back…
Container Giant Maersk to Return to Liverpool and A First for Dublin Port
4th March 2016 Ports & Shipping
#MaerskDublin - Danish container giant, Maersk is set to return to the Port of Liverpool writes Lloyds Loading List, after more than a decade hiatus through its intra-European shortsea subsidiary Seago Line. From April, feeder specialist Seago Line will provide…
#FerryFortnight- It’s that time of year again when National Ferry Fortnight (5-19 March) is launched by Discover Ferries. The fortnight beginning tomorrow (Saturday) is to highlight the benefits of travelling by sea between Ireland and the UK and also to…
#Director - Irish Continental Group (ICG) parent company of Irish Ferries, yesterday announced the appointment of David Ledwidge as a Director of the Company. Ledwidge joined the shipping (incl Lo-Lo), transport and leisure group in 2006. In February 2015 he was…
#GreenTechology - At the annual European Marine Engineering Conference next month the event will climax with The Doug Woodyard Memorial Debate. Poul Woodall, director, environment and sustainability, DFDS will be speaking against the motion: This conference believes it does not…
#ThinkClimate- Tackling global climate change is a concern of all European ports. In this spirit and in the light of the Paris Climate Conference last December, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has joined the “Think Climate” coalition that has…
#KeepPublic - The Scotsman writes that an “overwhelming” case for keeping CalMac in public hands has been revealed in a new academic report, according to the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, which commissioned the study. Private-sector bidder Serco has…
#Cement - Five new cement silos for Quinn Cement reports The Irish News are to be built at Warrenpoint Harbour in a £2.5 million investment. The silos will have total storage capacity of 7,500 tonnes and will be dedicated to…
#Exclusion - The only port in Ireland to be excluded from a special EU fund is Galway Harbour and it’s future could be in jeopardy unless the situation is tackled, reports Galway Bay FM. CEO of Galway Harbour Eamon Bradshaw…
#Expansion - The Port of Cork is set to gain €30m from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to development the country's biggest natural harbour. The project, with the Port of Cork as borrower, is currently going through an appraisal process…
#Conflict -Dublin Port Company’s opposition to plans for housing on the Poolbeg peninsula, on the basis that at least some of the land may be required for essential port development, raises the fundamental issue of whether this area was ever…
#DoubleLecture - The Winter lecture 2015/16 season of the Glenua Sailing Centre continues with a double lecture programme at the March meeting entitled: ‘The Sea From Two Perspectives’. The illustrated lectures will take place on Thursday 3 March (20:00hrs) at the…
#Recuits - The Naval Service Recruit Class 'Sweeney' commenced training in October 2015. A passing out parade today will mark the culmination of their training and successful entry into the Naval Service at the rank of Ordinary Seaman. In total…
#EPSO2016 – The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is to hold its annual conference in Dublin for the first time. EPSO is inviting its members, policy makers and stakeholders to join the 13th edition of its annual conference The conference…
#Project - The "Shannon River Crossing" project is currently underway to install a high-voltage submarine cable linking counties on either side of the river. The project conducted by ABCO Marine (Irl) Ltd aims to provide electricity between Kilpaddoge, Co Kerry…
#Forum - The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) hosted an inaugural meeting of the Ship Commerce Forum as the first industry event of 2016. The event was held on Thursday 18th of February at Wilton Park House in Dublin. The…
#PortYachtClub - Pembrokeshire Yacht Club members have strengthened their commitment to safety on the Waterway after securing sponsorship from the Port of Milford Haven. The club applied to the Port’s Community Fund in order to purchase new navigation lights for…
