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.
#EithneMedRescue - LÉ Eithne (P31) the Navy Service flagship writes the Independent.ie, has rescued more than 500 men, women children and infants desperately attempting to cross the Mediterranean this weekend. Yesterday morning the ship rescued 310 migrants from a barge…
#ArdmoreNewbuild - Ardmore Sealion a 49,999dwt newbuild has been delivered to Ardmore Shipping from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd at the Goseong shipyard in South Korea. The launch of Ardmore Sealion classified as an IMO 3 product and chemical tanker took…
#AnotherCancellation– Another cruiseship has cancelled a call to Dun Laoghaire Harbour in favour of Dublin Port, bringing to four in total on what was to be a record season of 22 callers for the south Dublin Bay port, writes Jehan…
#IrelandSwim - The main challenges confronting two swimmers who aim to become the first to circumnavigate the entire island of Ireland this summer will be stormy seas, rough weather and stinging jellyfish, writes The Irish Times. David Burns from Coleraine…
#H&Wprofits – Returning to the black as Harland & Wolff have posted pre-tax profits of £8.7m following huge losses just a year earlier. The Belfast shipyard clawed back its profits by opening up business across a range of areas after…
IMDO Review: Eithne’s Rescue Role, Bulker Order 20 Year-Low, Liberian Safer Registry
3rd June 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping – The latest Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Weekly Market Review includes the following stories outlined below. Irish Maritime News: LE Eithne rescues migrants off Libya coast as reported on Afloat- After Government deployment of a Naval Service vessel…
#MusicINmusuem – An evening of baroque music by Galerum Gabrielis is to be held in the National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire on Thursday 11 June (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm) A wonderful evening of the finest…
#MaritimeART – The Port of Cork Maritime Collection is to be hosted by the Bantry Bay Port Company writes the West Cork Times. The exhibition of maritime themed paintings and models is now open at Bantry House, West Cork. Visitors…
#FerryTT2015- A special ferry service between Larne-Douglas begins tomorrow (3 June) as the Isle of Man hosts the annual prestigious TT Races which are already underway, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Isle of Man Steam Packet will operate a fast-ferry service…
Shipping Review: Ports Up 6%, ESPO On Transport Paper, Rosslare Seek Investors
30th May 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&ShippingReview – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene where Irish ports and shipping volumes rose 6% in Q1 of 2015 compared to same period of 2014 according to the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).…
#EithneMigrants - Naval Service flagship LÉ Eithne (P31) conducted a second successful rescue operation in the Mediterranean this morning involving 300 migrants according to Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. The Minister commented "the continued efforts of the LÉ Eithne…
IMDO Review: 10,000 Marine Jobs, Ardmore Results, US-Cuba Ferries & More
29th May 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping – The latest Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Weekly Market Review includes the following stories outlined below. Irish Maritime News: 10,000 Marine Jobs by 2020- The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) has advised the Government to upskill…
#RosslarePort - The Wexford People writes that up to €40 million is sought from investors to commit in a major upgrade of Rosslare Europort that will equip it to handle the ships of the future. Iarnród Éireann, the Port Authority…
#FullFerryService – A full ferry service to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis resumed last week with the reopening to vehicular traffic following work at Ullapool on the north-west of the Scottish mainland. The resumed car-ferry service on the Outer…
Cunard Celebrate 175th Anniversary With Spectacular Display of 3 Queens on Merseyside
26th May 2015 Cruise Liners
#3Queens - More than one million spectators were estimated to throng Liverpool's UNESCO listed Three Graces waterfront to witness Cunard Line 's Three Queens celebrate a 175th anniversary with a spectacular maritime display yesterday on the Mersey, writes Jehan Ashmore.…
#WarRiskSurcharge – The world's third largest container shipping operator CMA-CGM has announced the implementation of a War Risk Surcharge on all shipments to Hodeidah, Yemen. The charges of US$300 per 20-foot and $600 per 40-foot containers are applicable with immediate…
#FerryTruckStop – A new 200-space 'truck stop' facility outside the Port of Holyhead costing £6.5m has now opened for business. The facility approximately 1 mile from the north Wales port on Anglesey, provides a range of much needed facilities for…
#PortRecordBroken- Dublin Port has again broken its own record this month as the largest ever ship to dock Royal Princess called this morning which saw the massive 142,000 tonnes cruiseship surpass previous title holder MSC Splendida, writes Jehan Ashmore. Royal…
IMDO Review: New Ports Bill, India's Merchant Bill, US ‘Box’ Boat Congestion & More
22nd May 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping – The latest IMDO Weekly Market Review includes the following stories outlined below. Irish Maritime News: National Ports Bill Enactment - Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe will publish a new Bill as reported on Afloat.ie to…
#JeanieJohnston - The Irish Times reports that the replica famine tallship, Jeanie Johnston which cost €15 million to build, has sunk in value to €700,000, according to Dublin City Council. The ship is part of €8 million in cash and…
