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.
IMDO Shipping Review: Irish Maritime Forum A Success, European Ports Predict Weaker Growth, New Head at MSC, Surge in Suezmax Newbuilds and Much More
10th October 2014 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Maritime News: The inaugural Irish Maritime Forum was deemed a successful event by the IMDO, as previously reported on Afloat.ie. The IMDO was delighted…
ESPO Shortlist Ports for Award of Ecological Restoration of Salt Marshes
10th October 2014 Ports & Shipping
#PortSaltMarshes -This year's European Sea Ports Association (ESPO) Awards celebrate the role that ports can play in maintaining the natural environment and contributing to a sustainable future for all. A shortlist of five ports have been selected for this year's…
#DublinPort - Dublin Port is expecting record trade figures in 2014 on foot of rising passenger levels and that of overall freight throughput. Third quarter results for 2014 show strong growth in the first nine months as the port saw…
#DublinPortExpansion – The Irish Times writes that Dublin Port plans for a €200m expansion and redevelopment of a large section of the port and deepening navigation channel for bigger container and cruise ships was outlined at a planning hearing yesterday.…
#SFPCrecordProfit – Record profits at Shannon Foynes Port Company were announced in their annual report for 2013, which revealed record operating and gross profits. SFPC is Ireland's second largest bulk port company and operates six ports on the Shannon Estuary,…
#P&ONorthChannel - As the Express sailed into Belfast Lough this morning, the P&O Ferries fast-craft's presence marked the end of her summer-only season service on the Larne-Troon route, writes Jehan Ashmore. Express (1998/5,902grt) is standing down for the Winter months…
#PortRegulation – The Transport Council yesterday reached an agreement on the Port Regulation proposal. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) recognises the enormous efforts made by the Italian Presidency to reach a deal on this very difficult proposal and believes…
#CalMacKintyre – Caledonian MacBrayne's Ardrossan-Campbeltown summer-only service ended in late September, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Scottish ferry operator originally had a trial pilot-period of two years to assess its viability and this has been extended into a third year with…
#H&Wappointment – Harland & Wolff Heavy Industries has appointment Jonathan Guest as Director of Fabrication, of the Belfast based ship repairer, conversion, engineering and renewable energy manufacturer. Guest's appointed to the Board of H&W, will see him have responsibility for…
#JeanieJohnston - The replica 19th barque Jeanie Johnston departed her role as a static famine emigrant museum ship along Dublin's Custom House Quay, as she is to undergo 'essential maintenance', writes Jehan Ashmore. Jeanie Johnston's short tow downriver was carried…
#WarrenpointHarbour – The Belfast Telegraph writes that the boss of Warrenpoint Harbour, Peter Conway has called for the construction of a relief road between the A1 and the Warrenpoint dual carriageway. Currently all traffic going to and from the port…
#EmigrationMuseum – The Port of Cork's Company's Custom House and Bonded Warehouse buildings located along the city's central quays, are to be converted into a major €15m museum that will tell the story of Ireland's emigration. It is part of…
#GuinnessTanks - The current Guinness TV advert campaign 'Made of More' is apt given additional fermentation tanks bound for St. James Gate Brewery in central Dublin, arrived by cargoship to Dun Laoghaire Harbour late last month, writes Jehan Ashmore. To…
#IrishMaritimeForum – The inaugural Irish Maritime Forum recently held in Cork was attended by more than 150 delegates representing the shipping industry, various stakeholders and departments and the Irish government agency, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). According to the…
Ports & Shipping Review: Major OPV Conference, Bantry Works 2016, First Irish Maritime Forum, NMCI 10th Anniversary and Samskip On Sulphur
4th October 2014 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene, where The International Offshore Patrol Vessels Conference was held in Dublin, the three-day event was chaired by Rear Admiral Mark Mellett of the Naval Service. Councillors…
#FilmHighRise- A former Belfast Harbour ferry terminal has been transformed for the film 'High Rise' set in a 1970s apartment block. According to Belfast Harbour, the filming at the disused Stena Line terminal at Ballast Quay involved the creation of…
Samskip CEO Says Clean-Fuel Rules ‘May Drive Shippers from Shortsea to Road’
3rd October 2014 Ports & Shipping
#SamskipSulphur – Samskip CEO, Diederick Blom has said that new sulphur regulations will increase line's bunker bills by 50%, according to LloydsLoadingList.com The CEO added the increasing costs of fuel resulting from new low-sulphur fuel regulations may drive a shift…
National Maritime Museum Fundraiser: Dutch Sea Shanties Choir Stuyvesant Sailors
1st October 2014 Dublin Bay
#FundraiserDutchChoir - As part of on-going fundraising efforts for the National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire, the Dutch Stuyvesant Sailors Wolvega Male Voice Choir are to perform this Friday at 7.30 pm. The choir will bring a mix…
#ExtraLiverpoolServices – In 2015 there will be extra Liverpool services and increased availability of fare offers from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The Steam Packet announced that fast-ferry Manannan (which has returned to full power) will operate 48…
IMDO Shipping Review: New Dublin Docklands Masterplan, Floating Harbour, Concerns Over EU Port Reform and Much More
1st October 2014 Ports & Shipping
#IMDOshippingreview –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Ports: New Master Plan for Dublin Docklands - The Master Plan is a very comprehensive document covering social regeneration, economic development, land use, transportation,…
