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27th June 2015

Shipping Review: Port's Largest Ship, Maritime Awards, Harbours Bill & More

#ShippingReview – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene.

Smart Tina of 38,900 tonnes became the largest ever ship to call to Greenore. The Co. Louth port having recently underwent an extensive dredging project.

The eight-legged 'walking' jack-up rig Wavewalker 1 carries out maintenance work at Arklow Bank Offshore Windfarm.

Ireland's first Maritime Industry Awards took place in Dublin. The Overall Maritime Excellence Award went to Resolute Marine Energy.

Government approves the Harbour Bill 2015 which allows transfer of Certain Ports to Local Authorities. The ports covered of Regional Significance are Drogheda, Dún Laoghaire, Galway, New Ross and Wicklow.

Dublin Port Company to pay dividend of €8.8 million to the State for the 2014 financial year. The dividend represents 30% of the port's distributable profits for 2014.

For 10 days the Waterford Estuary has seen the dredger Causeway work to maintain required depths of the shipping lane downriver of Belwiew Port.

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About Arklow Shipping

Arklow Shipping Limited, one of Ireland's leading shipping companies, has marked over 50 years of operation following its establishment in 1966.

The company, which began with a fleet of seven ships, has grown steadily over the years and now boasts a fleet of 59 vessels.

The company was founded by Captains James Tyrrell, Michael Tyrrell, and Victor Hall, who collaborated to create an umbrella company to operate their ships. This move allowed them to reduce overheads and strengthen their position in the market. The original fleet comprised seven ships, namely Tyrronall, Murell, Marizell, Valzell, Kilbride, River Avoca, and Avondale, all of varying sizes.

The shipping industry in Ireland underwent a significant transformation in the 1960s, with the replacement of traditional auxiliary schooners with modern crafts.

Arklow Shipping was at the forefront of this change, and the founders recognized the need for a new approach to shipping in Ireland. They built a company that could adapt to the changing market demands, and this has been a key factor in the company's continued growth.

Over the years, Arklow Shipping has bought, sold, and built ships, facing the challenges and opportunities that come with operating in the shipping industry. Despite these challenges, the company has remained committed to meeting market demand and providing high-quality services to its clients.

Today, Arklow Shipping is a leading player in the shipping industry, with a strong reputation for reliability and professionalism. The company's success story is a testament to the vision and dedication of its founders, who laid the foundation for a company that has stood the test of time.