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.
Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) Event: Skilling Up - Meeting the Future Needs of the Marine Industry
7th March 2024 Jobs
Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) is to hold an online event, Skilling Up: Meeting the Future Needs of the Marine Industry, on Tuesday, 28th March (between 14:30 and 16:00). MIIN represents and promotes the interests of their members working in…
CalMac's Summer Sailings Leave Just One Ferry on Ardrossan-Arran Route at Expense of Mull of Kintyre Service
6th March 2024 Ferry
Scotland's west coast operator, CalMac, has revealed their summer timetable - confirming a single ferry will service the Ardrossan-Brodick route at the busiest time of the year, using the company's oldest large vessel on the Firth of Clyde route. As…
Sitting of the Tynwald Highlights Funding Needs to Be Considered to Replace Fast-Ferry Manannan
6th March 2024 Ferry
In two years’s time, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. is due to replace the fast-ferry Manannan which has operated on seasonal-only sailings since its introduction in 2009. The 865 passenger/200 car capacity catamaran routinely operates seasonal routes, chiefly…
The former flagship of the Naval Service, LÉ Eithne, RTE News reports, has departed the naval base at Haulbowline, Cork Harbour for the final time. Built as a Helicopter Patrol Vessel (HPV), the 1,920 tonnes ship is to be taken…
Arklow Shipping’s Dutch G-Class Newbuild Makes Maiden Voyage to German Baltic Sea Port
5th March 2024 Arklow Shipping
After a tow from Ferus Smit’s Dutch shipyard in Westerbroek last month, newbuild Arklow Grace has since completed builder’s sea trials along with the cargo ship’s maiden commercial voyage, writes Jehan Ashmore. The tug Waterpoort towed the fourth of five…
At a Tynwald Select Committee, it was discussed whether the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company needs to maintain the former flagship ferry that served on the Douglas-Heysham route. The matter was raised at the committee sitting yesterday, as the…
Harland & Wolff Awarded Preferred Bidder Status for Falkland Islands Port Replacement Project
5th March 2024 Shipyards
Shipyard and multisite fabrication company Harland & Wolff, has been awarded as the preferred bidder status for the Falkland Islands Port Replacement Project (FIPASS). The project awarded to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) listed company is focused on strategic infrastructure…
Stena Line’s ‘Technical Issues’ Linger on Rosslare-Fishguard Route after Six-Week Suspension
5th March 2024 Stena Line
Stena Line’s Rosslare-Fishguard route, which was abandoned altogether for nearly six weeks, is still facing difficulties maintaining its southern corridor service between the Irish and Welsh ports. As the Irish Independent reports, maintenance work at the Welsh port's linkspan berth…
A Manx Parliament (Tynwald) select committee is looking into the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, which will involve evidence sessions this month. The Tynwald reports 3FM, will host the two evidence sessions as the select committee is investigating the…
Peel Ports Clydeport on Track for Record Year Amid Wind Turbine Boom
3rd March 2024 Ports & Shipping
In south-west Scotland, Peel Ports Clydeport is set for a record year handling wind turbine components at the King George V Dock site in Glasgow as the operator continues to support the renewable energy sector. The UK’s second largest port…
General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA's) of the UK and Ireland Announce Requirement for an Aviation Service
3rd March 2024 Lighthouses
The General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of the United Kingdom and Ireland – Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights have announced the requirement for an aviation service to support their vital safety service for mariners. Known as the Tri-GLA…
Firth of Clyde’s Arran Service Sees No New Support after Latest CalMac Ferry 'Shambles'
1st March 2024 Ferry
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) has provided no new support for the Firth of Clyde’s Arran route in a shake-up of services after the biggest and oldest vessels in Scotland's ageing lifeline ferry network were sidelined for nearly three months.…
The £80m flagship of the Isle of Man Steam Company the Manxman will be out of commission for four days in the coming months. According to the IOMSPCo. the ferry which operates the Douglas-Heysham route will undergo planned servicing of…
Shipbuilder and shiprepairers, Cammell Laird on Birkenhead has secured a £2m contract to build two mooring dolphins on the River Mersey for Stanlow Terminals. Stanlow Terminals is a division of Stanlow Oil Refinery operator EET Fuels. Cammell Laird is set…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Conference 2024 Heads for Paris on 25-26 April
27th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is holding its Annual Conference in the heart of the Paris on 25 and 26 April. This year’s conference in the French capital can simply not be missed, for various reasons. We are listing…
Isle of Man Steam Packet Sailings Saw Cancellations Up 45% in Final Quarter of 2023
26th February 2024 Ferry
During this winter the number of cancelled ferry sailings operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have increased for the third consecutive year. The new figures for the final there months of last year show that 46 sailings…
Operator CalMac Sees Firth of Clyde Ferry Sidelined as £5m Repairs for Over Seven Months Is Due to 'Rust'
23rd February 2024 Ferry
CalMac which is a Scottish Government-owned ferry operator, has been landed with a £5m repair bill as one of its oldest ferries built in 1993 has been side-lined until at least July due to rust. The west coast ferry operator,…
Maritime & Port Industry Welcome IMCO Vote on UCC Reform to Urge for a Further Secure, Smart, Safe Competitive Customs Union
22nd February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) has today adopted its report on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC). This core economic legislation determines the efficiency, resilience and competitiveness of the EU’s external border for trade. More than…
Operator of the Famous Mersey Ferry Sees River Cruise Figures Boost for Last Year
22nd February 2024 Ferry
On Merseyside, ticket sales for the River Explorer Cruise have passed those of pre-pandemic levels during the summer of 2023, the ferry operator of the popular excursions have unveiled. During the period, sales at the north-west England tourist attraction run…
Green Light for Re-Opening in Scotland of Govan Drydock No.1 is Granted by Glasgow City Council
22nd February 2024 Shipyards
A green light for the re-opening of Govan Drydock Limited, located approximately two miles west of the heart of Glasgow city centre, was granted in recent weeks. Glasgow City Council had granted a Change of Use Planning Consent, which will…
