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.
Harland & Wolff Group's Belfast shipyard has joined Cruise Britain to enable it to connect and grow a world-class Centre of Excellence for Cruise in Belfast. The Belfast shipyard is designed to expertly handle the world’s largest cruise ships within…
The London International Shipping Week (LISW) which takes place (11-15 September) is a major event in the maritime industry which is held every two years in the UK capital. LISW 23 is a week-long event that brings together leaders and…
P&O Ferries Celebrate 50 Years of Larne-Cairnryan Route Service Across North Channel
16th July 2023 Ferry
P&O Ferries this week celebrated its 50th anniversary of its Larne-Cairnryan route across the North Channel linking Northern Ireland and Scotland. Since its establishment on 10 July, 1973, the Larne-Cairnryan route has played a vital role in facilitating both trade…
Mersey Maritime Launch Annual Awards 2023 - Calling Maritime & Logistics Business Entries
15th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
For the ninth year Mersey Maritime has launched their annual industry awards and is calling for maritime and logistics businesses across the Merseyside and the greater North West England region to start preparing their entries for 2023. The UK’s leading…
Stena Europe Departs Homeport of Fishguard for the Last Time With End of an Era Sailing to Rosslare
14th July 2023 Ferry
In south-west Wales it was an end of an era at Fishguard yesterday, 13 July, as a much-loved Stena ferry left the Pembrokeshire port for the last time ever after more than two decades of service to Rosslare. As the…
Ten Ports in the Running for European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2023: Rewarding Nature Restoration in Ports
13th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
Ten ports have submitted their projects to the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) secretariat which is to host their 15th edition of the ESPO Award later this year. Under the theme “Nature restoration projects in ports benefiting the local community”,…
Ro-Ro Freight-Ferry on Ireland-Belgium Route Towed to Safety after Losing Power Near Wolf Rock Lighthouse off Cornwall
12th July 2023 Ferry
A ro-ro freight-ferry which departed Cork Harbour lost power and ended up grounded near the Wolf Rock lighthouse off Cornwall, has been towed to safer waters off Falmouth. The 31,140-tonne Mazarine operated by CLdN had sailed from Ringaskiddy and was bound…
P&O Ferries Extend Charter of Freight Ro Ro’s on North Sea Which Includes Ship Also Serving Finnlines Belgium-Ireland Route
11th July 2023 Ferry
Operator P&O Ferries has confirmed its long term commitment to its North Sea routes by extending the charter agreement with Bore Ltd of two ro-ro freight vessels, boosting the flow of trade between Belgium and the UK. According to MultiModal,…
ESPO Calls for Cooperation & Flexibility in Roll-Out of Onshore Power Supply to Ensure Smooth Implementation of Legislation
10th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament will today, Monday, 10 July discuss in Strasbourg, France the final agreement on both the Regulation on the deployment of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure (‘AFIR’) - which sets the framework for the deployment of onshore power supply (OPS)…
Islanders Invited to Officially Welcome Flagship Manxman Home Today - Also Live Online
9th July 2023 Ferry
A series of public events to welcome a new flagship ferry to serve the Isle of Man is to be live streamed at Douglas Head today. Afloat adds live events are also available online here to celebrate the new £78m…
Trinity House Partners with Hill Robinson to Support Aspiring Superyacht Officers
9th July 2023 Lighthouses
The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales and Channel Islands, Trinity House is joining forces with Hill Robinson to create a new pathway for young people seeking careers as officers in the superyacht industry. Part of Trinity House’s Merchant…
Eco-Trader Newbuild for Arklow Shipping Becomes Third of the 6,800dwt Series
8th July 2023 Arklow Shipping
Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes has launched an Eco-Trader 6,800 dwat newbuild for Arklow Shipping with the general cargo vessel taking to the water, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Rambler with a length overall (LOA) of 104.93m was launched yesterday into the Winschoterdiep…
Irish Lights Launch Cutting-Edge Local Aids to Navigation Portal to Enhance Maritime Safety
6th July 2023 Lighthouses
The Commissioners of Irish Lights has announced the launch of its new Local Aids to Navigation Management Portal for use by ports, harbours, local authorities, and other bodies who manage aids to navigation at a local level. This state-of-the-art online…
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Publish 20th Edition of Irish Maritime Transport Economist
5th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has released its 20th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist (IMTE), reporting on the performance of the maritime industry in Ireland in 2022. Through the IMDO’s iShip index (an aggregate measure of port…
The Isle of Man Steam Packet's newbuild flagship ferry made the significant journey from halfway across the world when completing the delivery voyage from Asia. The £78m Manxman built in South Korea, had arrived in Manx waters yesterday, 2 July…
Annual figures at Belfast Harbour show robust financial results for 2022, with a yearly turnover and profits in line with expectations, despite a challenging global trading environment. In what was a milestone year, marking the 175th anniversary of the formation of…
Scottish Lighthouse Workers Carry Out Historic Strike Action In Oban Picket line
28th June 2023 Lighthouses
In Scotland a historic picket line took place in Oban on the west coast as Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) members on Monday went on strike for the first time. Around 20 Unite the Union members working for the NLB, which…
Isle of Man Flagship Ferry Arrives in UK Waters Prior to Completing Delivery Voyage
27th June 2023 Ferry
Manxman the new flagship ferry of the Isle of Man Steam Packet has finally arrived in UK waters, having berthed in Southampton. The largest ferry ever built for the Steam Packet had set off from the South Korean shipyard of…
Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales and Channel Islands, will not award a contract for the replacement of THV Patricia under the current procurement process. The GLA however intends to commence a new procurement process in…
UK-Channel Islands Operator Condor Secure Life-Line Portsmouth Ferry Service with 10 Year Deal
23rd June 2023 Ferry
The UK's second busiest ferry port, Portsmouth International Port and Channel Islands operator Condor Ferries have agreed a new long-term deal, which cements their partnership until 2033. Portsmouth is a critical shipping route for the Channel Islands’ trade with calls…
