Irish Port and Shipping News
Workforce At Scottish Shipyard Ferguson Marine Boosted As it Battles to Complete Ferries
8th October 2019 Ports & Shipping
An increase in employment is a pledge at the nationalised Ferguson Marine shipyard which has resulted in 17 new jobs, with a further ten to be recruited, the Scottish Government announced today. The yard, reports The Scotsman, is in the…
British Ports Association Responds to UK Government's New Brexit Border Plan
5th October 2019 Ports & Shipping
The British Ports Association has responded to the UK Government’s “two borders for four years” Brexit proposals which was announced by the Conservative Party this week. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of BPA said “The majority of Northern Ireland’s trade is with…
Scottish Shipyard on Clydeside to be Nationalised after Lack of Viable Bids
3rd October 2019 Ports & Shipping
In Scotland, the last civilian shipyard on the Clyde, The Herald reports, is to be nationalised by the country's Government within a month after a search for a commercial saviour failed. Workers at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, which was…
Boxboat Giants: MSC and Hapag-Lloyd Consider Joining Maersk in Zero-Emissions Coalition
30th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
In the shipping industry some major companies are considering joining a cross-industry coalition to develop zero-emission vessels by 2030. As Lloyds Loading List reports, box carriers MSC and Hapag-Lloyd, along with classification society DNV GL, have indicated they will assess…
Seafarers’ Charity Welcomes Release Of UK Tanker From Iranian Waters But Remains Concerned About Other Ships
30th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
Stena Impero, the British tanker detained by Iran for 10 weeks amid a tense standoff between the two countries, was allowed to sail from Iranian waters last Friday (27 October) and docked in Dubai the following day. But concerns remain…
In the UK, the union for shipbuilders GMB has welcomed reports of hopes for the reopening of Appledore Shipyard, writes North Devon Gazette. The news follows a high level meeting convened by Torridge MP and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox at…
Welsh Port’s Scholarship Scheme Launched for Pembrokeshire University Students
30th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
At the Welsh Port of Milford Haven the annual Scholarship Scheme was launched today offering four Pembrokeshire students the chance to win £1,500, plus work experience at the UK’s largest energy port. Almost seventy undergraduate students have received support from…
Arklow Willow became the third 'W' class 16,500dwt newbuild in a series of four following a launch in a German shipyard, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Irish flagged bulker was launched earlier this month and the almost 150m long ship is expected…
Hopes UK Shipyard in Appledore Could Reopen After Top Level Government Meeting
28th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
In the UK, a Torridge MP is ‘cautiously optimistic’ Appledore Shipyard will reopen in the near future after a crucial meeting at Downing Street. As the North Devon Gazette reports, it follows a high level meeting convened by Geoffrey Cox…
Coalition of More Than 40 Organisations Call for Strong Connecting Europe Facility II
27th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
In advance of the European Parliament’s hearings of the commissioners-designate, a coalition of more than 40 European associations and organisations renewed their call for a strong transport budget according to the European Sea Ports Organisation. While the previous European Parliament and…
Celebration of World Maritime Day Also Supports Gender Equality & Empowering Women
26th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
Today is 'World Maritime Day' which is been celebrated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global shipping community. The theme for this year's event is "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community". This provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the…
Record Turnover Announced at Foyle Port Despite Brexit Uncertainty
26th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
It has been announced that Foyleport had a record £10 million in turnover despite the uncertainty posed by Brexit. The Derry harbour, reports The Irish News, recorded an operating profit of £1.9m during 2018/19, marking its seventh year of consecutive…
Irish authorities are still detaining a cargo ship close to Kinvara in south Galway Bay after its hull sprang a leak while loading cargo for the Bahamas writes Lorna Siggins As Afloat reported previously, the 30m ship Evora was detained last…
Ship Holed at South Galway Pier Detained by Irish Authorities as Residents Fear Pollution Risk
13th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
Irish authorities have detained a cargo ship close to Kinvara in south Galway bay after its hull sprang a leak while loading cargo for the Bahamas writes Lorna Siggins The 30m ship Evora has been detained by the Marine Survey…
UK Prime Minister Promotes Maritime Careers at LISW Against Backdrop of Scottish Ruling on Parliament Suspension
13th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
UK prime minister Boris Johnson visited London International Shipping Week (LISW19) yesterday where he boarded NLV Pharos, a Scottish aids to navigation tender which moored alongside HMS Belfast, writes Jehan Ashmore. In between promoting maritime careers to an audience of…
World's Best: Liverpool Seafarers Centre Wins Awards Ceremony At LISW19
12th September 2019 Ports & Shipping
A UK ecumenical charity, Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC) has been crowned the world’s best seafarer centre at an awards ceremony held as part of London International Shipping Week (LISW19). The charity, based in Crosby and Eastham on the Wirral, was…
