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.
#SailingsCancelled – According to the Stena Line website, today's (Friday 22 March) HSS Stena Explorer fast-craft sailing departing at 13.30HRS from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead has been cancelled. All passengers en route to the port are advised to contact the…
#SailingsCancelled - Due to adverse weather forecast on the Irish Sea for today (Friday 22 March), Irish Ferries have cancelled ALL Jonathan Swift 'fast-craft' sailings. RE: Friday 22 March 2013Due to adverse weather forecast on the Irish Sea for Friday…
#ChoirConcert - A varied and exciting programme of accessible music from one of America's leading high school choirs, the Hood Valley River High School Choir is to be held in the Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire. The evening will Include…
#DublinBayCruises – In addition to news of a boost in Dun Laoghaire Harbour in attracting up to 14 cruise callers this season, a new excursion operator Dublin Bay Cruises are to run trips to and from Howth Harbour, writes Jehan…
#Lecture – The next Howth Peninsula Heritage Society lecture will be about 'The Lighthouses of the South West Coast. The lecture to be presented by Gerry Butler is to takes place in the Howth Angling Centre along the West Pier,…
#Trawlerdetention – The skipper of a Co. Down fishing vessel is due in court in the Republic after the Irish Naval Service detained the boat off the Co. Galway coast. It is understood the skipper of the Kilkeel based vessel…
#FreightFerry– Irish Sea freight-ferry operator Seatruck Ferries has welcomed the UK government's granting of the Heysham link-road to the M6 motorway, writes Jehan Ashmore. The new road will improve both the local transport infrastructure and access to the Lancashire port,…
IMDO Shipping Review: Maersk Re-Route Via Suez, Dry-Bulk Momentum, Ireland Ranked 3rd in Globalised Economy and more…
20th March 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping -The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review reports that the world's largest container shipping line, Maersk Line, is looking to change its path for the trade lane of Asia to US East Coast, by opting for the Suez Canal…
Below the Surface Lecture Series: ‘Norse Dublin - The Fleet of Norse Dublin around 1000AD’
19th March 2013 Boating Fixtures
#LectureNorseDublin: The next and final monthly held 'Below the Surface' lecture the "Norse Dublin - The Fleet of Norse Dublin around 1000AD" is to be held on Wednesday 3 April (starting 8pm). The talk to be presented by Professor Poul…
#GreenTallShip- The 'greening' of our national iconic landmarks and those throughout the World are increasing in number as each St. Patrick's Day passes. Yet what about those of a floating nature, as in the case of the Dublin Docklands based…
#Begnet'sBoats – A community-led project to build a pair of currachs in Dalkey, Co. Dublin is gaining momentum as locals participate in a goal to launch the boats from Coliemore Habour on 1 June, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Begnet's Boats…
#CorKWalesFerry – The reinstatement of a ferry link between Cork and the UK is not feasible in the current economic climate, according to a report compiled by transport experts, writes the Irish Examiner. Cork County Council and the Port of…
#GatheringVoyage – As previously reported on Afloat.ie Celtic Link Ferries were proud to have transported over 400 passengers on board Celtic Horizon from mainland Europe to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day 2013. The only ferry company which sails between Ireland…
#Lecture – A talk will be given on Shackleton's Endurance Expeditions: 1914-17 next Thursday (21 March) at 8pm in the Stella Maris Club, Beresford Place, Dublin city centre. All are welcome to the lecture, where there is an entrance fee…
Take a Manchester Ship Canal Cruise and Retrace the Route of the Guinness Ships
17th March 2013 Ferry
#CanalCruises – Operators of the famous ferry cross the Mersey will again be launching Manchester Ship Canal Cruises starting in early April, writes Jehan Ashmore. Treat yourself to the leisurely 6 hour return cruise along the 35 mile canal. To…
#ManxRoutes – Today marks the final Douglas-Birkenhead sailing of the winter, though the mainland port switches for the summer running from Liverpool, writes Jehan Ashmore. Ro-Pax ferry Ben-My-Chree is making an end of season sailing today with an arrival in…
#FerryColourful – This weekend saw a Stena Line ferry or two getting big Red Noses and turning Green –well almost!...to mark the UK's Red Nose Day and Ireland's St. Patrick's Day. Red Nose Day which celebrated its 25th anniversary this…
#Lecture –The Old Dublin Society's next Spring lecture is "The Loss of the MV Princess Victoria in January 1953" The lecture is to be presented by James Scannell and held next Wednesday 20th March, starting at 18.30hrs. Venue is the…
#FerryCampaign – It's not too late to discover special promotional offers from the UK led National Ferry Fortnight campaign which ends later today, writes Jehan Ashmore. The special offers are not exclusively restricted to the timeframe of the Ferry Fortnight,…
#HMSBelfast – The Thames floating landmark, HMS Belfast celebrates its 75th anniversary, coinciding with this weekend's St. Patrick festivities held on both sides of the Irish Sea, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Town-Class cruiser was launched on St. Patrick's Day 1938…
