Irish Port and Shipping News

Upgrades have been completed with state-of-the-art equipment at the navigation simulator suite at the Port of Milford Haven, the largest UK energy port and also the biggest port in Wales.

Upgrades of Navigation Simulator Completed at Biggest Port in Wales

18th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

At the Port of Milford Haven, upgrades have been completed to state-of-the-art equipment at the south Wales port's navigation simulator suite. The suite located at Milford Waterfront within the port, which handles around 20% of the UK’s seaborne trade in…

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is hosting a workshop on “decarbonisation technologies for the maritime sector in the Atlantic Area”. The free event tomorrow (19 Nov) takes place in Dublin, however, there is an option to go 'online'; for details, read below.

Decarbonising Ireland's Maritime Industry: Assessing Technology Options Workshop (Also Online) - Tomorrow 19 November

18th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is hosting a workshop including online tomorrow (19 Nov) on “decarbonisation technologies for the maritime sector in the Atlantic Area.” The event part of the Smart Clusters for Maritime Decarbonisation SMARTDEC project, will take…

Shipping containers - Seafarers are the backbone of global trade and there's more to be done to ensure crews feel supported, respected, and rewarded for their vital work, according to the Mission to Seafarers

Seafarers Happiness Improving But Better Training Sought

13th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

The Mission to Seafarers, in its latest Seafarer Happiness Index Report, says that seafarers want "more practical, real-world training that better addresses the unique challenges of working at sea," but there is a positive shift in seafarer satisfaction The Index…

The Port of Sevilla in south-west Spain has won the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2024

Port of Sevilla, Spain Wins the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award 2024

12th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

The Port of Sevilla, Spain has received the ESPO Award 2024 for its contributions to the circular economy, benefiting both the city and the surrounding community. Magda Kopczynska, Director General of DG MOVE at the European Commission, presented the award…

Gerardo Landaluce Calleja, Isabelle Ryckbost, Cédric Virciglio, Ansis Zeltiņš (new chair of ESPO) and Zeno d'Agostino

Ansis Zeltiņš, Port of Riga's CEO Elected as New Chair of the European Sea Ports Organisation

7th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

The European Sea Ports Organisations (ESPO)’s General Assembly today unanimously elected Ansis Zeltiņš as its new Chair. Mr Zeltiņš has been CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017 and has been involved in the maritime industry for 20…

A newbuild hybrid survey /ROV support ship for Mainport will be used on a long-term charter when completed by a Dutch shipyard and be operational within the first quarter of 2026. AFLOAT has examined the newbuild specifications, with the vessel to be 498 gross tons and accommodation for 26 of which 7 are crew members.

Irish Mainport Holdings Sign Long Term Charter for Newbuild Hybrid Survey /ROV Support Ship

6th November 2024 Ports & Shipping

Cork based Irish Mainport Holdings have signed a long term charter with a new customer, N-Sea for the provision of a newbuild hybrid survey and ROV support vessel, writes Jehan Ashmore. Ongoing discussions of recent months between Mainport and N-Sea…

Ocean Battler on returning from a Dutch port, called via the UK to tow jack-up barge Admiral 1 as seen when underway in Plymouth, Cornwall from where both the Irish based craft crossed the Celtic Sea since Tuesday. They arrived back to domestic waters last night and after waiting off Killiney Bay this morning, at time of writing, are slowly heading towards Dublin Port to arrive this afternoon.

Irish Marine Firms Engaged in Work Abroad Involve Towage Activities in the English Channel

1st November 2024 Ports & Shipping

Atlantic Marine & Towage’s 20.8-ton bollard pull Ocean Battler, based in Co. Cork, has departed Plymouth, Cornwall, with a jack-up barge in tow that is bound for Dublin Port today, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Ocean Battler, based at its owner’s…

File image of a container ship at an Irish port

Consultation on Proposed Northeast Atlantic Emission Control Area

26th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

The Department of Transport is proposing to join with other interested states to progress the adoption of a new Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in early 2025. This new ECA…

At the GreenPort Congress this morning, ESPO released its 2024 Environmental Report, spotlighting key sustainability trends in European ports.

Climate Change More than Ever a Priority for Europe’s Ports - As ESPO Launch Environment Report

24th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) this morning unveiled its annual ESPO Environmental Report 2024 - EcoPortsinSights 2024 during the GreenPort Congress hosted by Haropa Port in Le Havre, France. ESPO's Environmental Report is a cornerstone of the EcoPorts initiative,…

A team from the Port of Milford Haven was at a Dutch boatbuilder for an official keel-laying ceremony, which marks the start of construction on the South Wales port’s new 22m pilot boat.

Keel-Laying Ceremony for Port of Milford Haven's New 22m Pilot Transfer Vessel Takes Place at Dutch Yard

17th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

The Port of Milford Haven in south Wales has celebrated a significant milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for its new 22-metre pilot transfer vessel. Currently the newbuild is being constructed for the Pembrokeshire port in the Netherlands by Next Generation…

Participants in the Green Marine Europe environmental certification programme, include those from 2023 shipyards, which have since achieved a first year of certification. This has since seen three yards acquire a more precise vision of measures to be deployed to reduce their environmental impact.

Environmental Programme of Green Marine Europe Gains Impact with Inclusion of Certified Shipyards

15th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

An environmental certification programme, Green Marine Europe (GME) dedicated to the maritime industry, unveiled its fifth annual performance report today. The report followed a half-day of discussions, organized in Brussels, Belgium around the industry’s environmental transition and its financing. 66…

The parent company of P&O Ferries, DP World, was set to shelve a major £1bn investment to expand their London Gateway container port over criticism of the ferry subsidiary by the UK Transport Secretary.

DP World’s £1bn Port Investment Announced at UK Summit after Minister’s Row Over P&O Ferries

14th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

The giant port and logistics firm, DP World has revealed a £1 billion plan to expand the London Gateway Port container terminal at the UK Government’s International Investment Summit held today. The major announcement for the port, 25 miles downriver…

Containership JSP Mistral alongside the new £25m ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Greenock which were delivered from Cork to the Scottish port on the Clyde earlier this year.

Irish-Built New £25m Ship-to-Shore Cranes Officially Launched in Port of Greenock Scotland

10th October 2024 Ports & Shipping

On the Clyde is where the Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes, which were manufactured by Liebherr at their Irish plant in Fossa, Co. Kerry. The investment boosts productivity at the Scottish port, whose owner…

The newest cargo ship, Arklow Rover, is the seventh and final Eco-Trader of the 6,800dwt series, is seen under tow from its Dutch inland shipyard prior to its recent delivery to the Irish shipowner.

Latest Newbuild for Arklow Shipping is Delivered with Passage Between Dutch and Danish Ports

4th October 2024 Arklow Shipping

With autumn in progress, so too is the newest Eco-Trader, the Arklow Rover, which, having been launched in July, was delivered recently to Arklow Shipping Ltd, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Rover marks the final of the seven-strong 6,800 dwt /…

The ‘ro-ro’ based freight fleet of CLdN as demonstrated above by Mazarine with its vehicle ramp, is set to see a major change as a large order for 10 ‘lo-lo’ container-carrier ships is placed in South Korea, Asia. The newbuilds are to be delivered from January 2027.

Ro-Ro Operator CLdN Make Major Change By Placing Large Order for 10 'Lo-Lo' Container Carriers

1st October 2024 Ports & Shipping

The predominantly ro-ro based freight operator CLdN has confirmed a placement of an order for 10 newbuild load-on / load-off (lo-lo) container vessels with delivery as from January 2027. Such a large order is a decisive step by the Luxembourg…

ESPO and FEPORT call for a mandatory, EU-wide tax exemption on onshore power supply (OPS) in the revised Energy Taxation Directive. This exemption is crucial to reduce emissions, promote greener shipping, and meet the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) goals. A level playing field across Member States will ensure ships switch to OPS and support maritime decarbonisation.

Call for Mandatory EU-Wide Tax Exemption on Onshore Power Supply (OPS) of Revised Energy Taxation Directive

26th September 2024 Ports & Shipping

Both the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) have fully supported the European Green Deal ambition. For the two European associations, it is important that a reviewed energy taxation policy…