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The Port of Waterford is planning for the future... so have your say on Wednesday, June 26th. Afloat adds the port's main terminal is located at Belview on the Co. Kilkenny side of Waterford Estuary.

In Kilkenny Port of Waterford Begins Public Consultation on 25-year Master Plan

13th June 2019 Irish Ports

On the southern tip of County Kilkenny is located the Port of Waterford which is beginning a public consultation process seeking inputs from all stakeholders on a proposed master plan setting out how the port could develop over the 25-year…

Dublin Port accounted for 59.3% of all vessel arrivals in Irish ports last year. Above AFLOAT's photo of containership Karin Schepers when berthed at the MTL Terminal operated by Peel Ports Group.

Rise of 3.3% In Goods Handled - In and Out - of Irish Ports

12th June 2019 Irish Ports

Figures released from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Irish ports handled 55.1 million tonnes of goods last year, an increase of 3.3% on the previous year. Total goods forwarded from Irish ports, RTE News reports, amounted to 18 million…

The Irish State has developed infrastructure (for border checks post-Brexit) at Dublin Port (above) and Rosslare Europort in addition at Dublin airport

€8m OPW Spends Buying Land and Developing Ports for Border Checks

2nd June 2019 Irish Ports

Almost €8 million, The Irish Times reports, has been spent by the State buying land and developing properties at Dublin Port, Dublin airport and Rosslare Europort for border checks post-Brexit. Paschal Donohoe the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said…

In this view at the Port of Sligo, the port side of Sea Harmony is shown as is the extent of the cargoship's open hold which is clearly demonstrated given the fully retracted hatch-covers are stowed in an upright position. Stacked on the Deepwater Quay were round timber (logs) currently in the process of export as the ship today is bound for Birkenhead, Merseyside in the UK.

Ship's Port of Sligo Call Coincides With National Famine Commemoration

20th May 2019 Irish Ports

A cargoship which first visited the Port of Sligo in recent months featured on RTE News when docked again in the port at the weekend which coincided with the National Famine Commemoration, writes Jehan Ashmore. At the remembrance event attended…

Warrenpoint Port CEO Clare Guinness joins, from left, Colin Trundley, European Operation Director - Liquid CO2, Nippon Gases and Gerard Dore, Commercial and Logistics Manager – Ireland, Nippon Gases to announce a €11 million investment by the Japanese firm that will establish a major liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) import and distribution terminal at the harbour.

Warrenpoint Port to Become Major CO2 Hub in €11m Investment

20th May 2019 Irish Ports

Japanese industrial gas company Nippon Gases is to establish a major liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) import and distribution terminal at Warrenpoint Port. The €11 million (£9.5m) project represents the first major investment in Ireland by the firm since it purchased…

Famine replica museum ship Dunbrody alongside homeport of New Ross, Co. Wexford. New Ross Port is to be transferred to Wexford County Council within months. On the right oil tanks on the quay which are the subject of negotiations between the council and Department of Transport.

Takeover of New Ross Port to Unlock River’s Potential

13th May 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - New Ross Port is to be transferred to Wexford County Council within the coming months and will lead to great opportunities for the development of the quays area of the town. As NewRoss Standard writes, this is the…

The Town Dock House works will include a complete refurbishment of the existing building and an extension which will provide additional office space and board room facilities.

Warrenpoint Port Starts £4m Investment Programme

7th May 2019 Irish Ports

Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the landmark Town Dock House at Warrenpoint Port, the flagship project in the harbour’s £4 million capital investment programme.The building, which fronts onto Warrenpoint Town Square, will be returned to its former use…

Short-sea trader Odertal, Afloat adds with a dry-bulk cargo when berthed at the Port of Waterford

Increased Profits of €2m Port of Waterford Announce for 2018

3rd May 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - Details of the Port of Waterford's financial results and operating performance for 2018 have been announced by the south-east port. The company’s accounts reports Waterford Live, show operating profits of €1.9m for the year to December 31, an…

A rare call of a tanker to Dun Laoghaire Harbour came in the form of Thun Gemini. Take another look at the stern and note the splash!... following an exercise held alongside Carlisle Pier as the ship's free-fall lifeboat was launched. The 7,500 tons dwt 'G' class tanker - is a popular class within the Thun Tanker fleet which has resulted in 12 such ships built since 2000.

Rare Call of Tanker to Dun Laoghaire Harbour Comes Also With A Splash!

17th April 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - A most unusual caller to Dun Laoghaire Harbour took place recently with the arrival of a tanker marking a rare event that has not occurred in three decades, writes Jehan Ashmore. Early on Sunday afternoon the 4,107 gross…

Customs officers will be providing information to truck drivers in the ports of Dublin and Rosslare to ensure they understand the changes that Brexit will mean for their journeys. Above: AFLOAT adds is Irish Ferries Isle of Inishmore which operates between the Wexford port and the UK through Pembroke in south Wales.

Irish Ports: Revenue Is to Provide Brexit Advice for Truckers

5th April 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - The Revenue Commissioners, reports RTE News, is to start providing key Brexit advice for transport companies and their drivers who are transporting goods to, from or through the UK after Brexit. Revenue said the information will be vital…

Boskalis Westminster's trailing suction hopper dredger 'Freeway' (4,500m3) recently alongside Belview container terminal at the Port of Waterford which is undergoing dredging operations to maintain sufficient depths at all stages of tide for ships calling along the estuary.

Dredging Campaign Continues Operations at Port of Waterford

1st April 2019 Irish Ports

#Irishports - The Port of Waterford have issued a Marine Notice in recent days to advise all ship owners, shipmasters, agents, fishing vessels, pleasure craft users, seafarers and fishery organisations of a dredging campaign, writes Jehan Ashmore. The dredging operation…

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross

Minister Ross Under Fire for Leaving it Late to Outline Ports' Brexit Contingency Plans

19th March 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - The Minister for Transport Shane Ross writes Independent.ie is under fire over the readiness of the country's main ports to cope in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Documents released to Fianna Fáil's Robert Troy under Freedom of…

Dublin Port’s Cruise Call Cutbacks ‘Will Have Catastrophic Effect On Industry’

12th March 2019 Aquatic Tourism

Dublin Port’s decision to reduce cruise liner visits from 2021 has sparked concern among the wider tourism industry in Ireland. As covered last month on Afloat.ie, rising freight volumes and the need to create space due to Brexit will mean…

A Little Tern flying in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow

Alarmed: Birdwatch Ireland at Port Planning Shortcuts

12th March 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - Independent.ie writes Birdwatch Ireland is "alarmed" at emergency orders that could be utilised by the Government to override planning procedures for a no-deal Brexit scenario at Dublin and Rosslare ports. The group is concerned for the safety of…

The Government has ruled out leasing ships in the event that the route to mainland Europe is affected by Brexit.

Emergency Orders to Be Used by State for Brexit Checkpoints

11th March 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - The State faces legal and logistical complications in managing a crash-out Brexit and is relying on emergency orders to bypass normal planning procedures to prepare, internal Government documents reveal. As The Irish Times reports, work on a wide…

Ray Ryan, assistant principal in the customs division of the Revenue Commissioners, speaking at the Freight Transport Association Ireland conference at Johnstown House, Enfield, Co Meath

Hopeful Say Hauliers on Brexit: ‘A No-Deal Would be Crazy for Everybody Involved’

6th March 2019 Irish Ports

#irishports - Speaking to The Irish Times, Jon Goodaker does not believe it is actually possible to have a no-deal Brexit. It would just lead to too many delays, too much chaos. “There are too many variables,” said the logistics…