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.
#Condor102FitOut – Customisation of Condor 102, the Condor Ferries new fast-ferry based n Poole, Dorset, is where Trimline are working to complete an internal fit-out. Trimline, an interior-design specialist is working on the installation of a new duty free shop,…
#RadioDocumentary - A Newstalk documentary by radio producer and archaeologist Jane Ruffino looks at the past, present and future of the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship in "The Dream of Jeanie" which was broadcast this weekend. The barque, Jeanie Johnston, a 19th…
Port & Shipping Review: State Papers Reveal Row over ISL Liquidation, Livestock Rise to UK, Car Carrier Aground, 200 Jobs to Expand Galway Port and More…
11th January 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Port&ShippingNews - Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene, where State papers from 1984 reveal a row in Government over the liquidation of Irish Shipping Ltd. In 2014, over 16,500 animals were exported to Britain,…
#CancelledSailings – Met Eireann continues to issue a status ‘yellow’ gale warning in effect for its marine weather forecast. Due to the adverse weather this has led to cancellation of fast-ferry sailings on the Irish Sea and on certain sailings…
#LargestContainership - The world's largest container ship, CSCL Globe arrived in the UK for the first time at Felixstowe, reports BBC News. The Hong Kong-registered giant containership which measures more than 400m (1,313ft) in length, docked at the Suffolk port…
#SolentGrounding- Poor weather is hampering operations to right the listing car-transporter Hoegh Osaka, reports BBC News. Up to 3,000 tonnes of water is being pumped out of the hold of the cargo ship which ran aground in the Solent. The…
IMDO Market Review: Cork Harbour €1bn Makeover, US Port Congestion, China Deregulate Port Tariffs, European Banks Resume Lending
9th January 2015 Ports & Shipping
#Port&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Ports: Cork Harbour to Get €1bn Makeover into 'Sydney of Europe' - Over 100 years of under-investment and problematic industrial projects has left Cork with…
#NewbuildTanker- Ardmore Cherokee, a 25,000dwt products and chemical tanker became the newest addition to Ardmore Shipping Corporation, following delivery from a Japanese shipyard. The IMO II classed tanker was completed by Fukoaka Shipbuilding and she is the fifteenth vessel to…
Competition to Name Condor Fast-Ferry Attracts Thousands of Channel Islanders
8th January 2015 Ferry
#Condor102name - A competition to name Condor Ferries new high-speed car-ferry which is to serve UK-Channel Islands routes from the end of March, has attracted thousands of entries from islanders. The competition’s prize to win a year’s free ferry travel…
#ShipGrounding – Car-transporter Hoegh Osaka was being held east of its grounding at Alpha Anchorage, between East Cowes and Lee-on-the-Solent, reports BBC News. The cargo ship that has been stricken in the Solent since Saturday as previously reported on Afloat.ie,…
#PortExpansion - Two hundred jobs would be created say the Galway Harbour Company during construction of an expanded port, reports RTE News. A preliminary hearing into a proposed expansion of the port has been taking place ahead of the full…
#FerriesDryDock – Irish Ferries Dublin-Holyhead main route vessel Ulysses which went off service yesterday for annual overhaul as previously reported has since docked in Birkenhead to join a Scottish ferry at Cammell Laird, writes Jehan Ashmore. Ulysses's arrival on Merseyside…
#DoverFreight - The Port of Dover in 2014 recorded its busiest ever year for freight, with 2.42 million freight vehicles handled, writes LloydsLoadingList. Europe's busiest port achieved a growth of 9.7% this year when compared with 2013 which was 2.5%…
#UlyssesOverhaul – Ulysses, Irish Ferries main Dublin-Holyhead route cruiseferry since entering service in 2001, is understood to be heading tonight for Birkenhead on Merseyside for annual overhaul, writes Jehan Ashmore. Taking her sailing roster is Isle of Inishmore which last…
#Rescue - An investigation has begun into why the car transporter Hoegh Osaka which as previously reported, ran aground in the Solent last Saturday started to list shortly after departing the Port of Southampton. According to the BBC, the Hoegh…
Double Presentations: Solo Transit Race 2015 and Extreme Waves in Ireland
4th January 2015 Boating Fixtures
#Race&Waves- Baltimore Maritime Centre will have two presentations for The Glenua and Friends lecture series in 2015 at the Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club, Ringsend, Dublin on Thursday 8 January. Starting at 20:00hrs, the admission for both presentations is €5…
Passengers Warned Ferry Fares Set to Soar in 2015 over Brussels War on Dirty Fuel
31st December 2014 Ferry
#RisingFares – According to Hellenic Shipping News, as of New Year's Day, ferry passengers are being warned to expect a sharp increase in fares in 2015 after rules curbing 'dirty fuel'. Freight and passenger rates will jump as ferry operators…
#Livestockferry – Over 16,500 animals have been exported to Britain in 2014, an increase of nearly 65% compared to last year according to the Irish Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. The Minister said that in recent years Irish exporters wishing…
#FerryRepaired - This morning the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company ro-pax Ben-my-Chree resumed scheduled services following successful completion of repairs to the ferry's steering gear. The Ben-My-Chree left Douglas on the 08.45 sailing bound to Heysham. The Steam Packet…
#NavalBoardings – More than 900 boarding's have been carried by the Naval Service so far in 2014. In addition this year saw a total of 10 detentions for alleged infringements of fishing regulations during the 940 patrol days conducted by…
