Irish Port and Shipping News
Sail Cargo Company EcoClipper's First Ship Currently On Maiden Voyage
10th May 2023 Ports & Shipping
The first ship operated by Dutch sail cargo company Ecoclipper, De Tukker has set sail on its maiden commercial liner voyage in which Afloat tracked the vessel in the English Channel recently when offshore of Guernsey. De Tukker with five…
The UK's second largest ports operator, Peel Ports Group is working with a consortium led by the University of Liverpool to bid for the UK’s flagship national Clean Maritime Research Hub. As part of a wider partnership with the University…
The board of directors at the Port of Waterford has announced the appointment of Mr John Treacy as the Chair of the Company from May 2nd 2023. John joins the board following a recruitment process and the completion of his…
Towage Services to be 100 % Carbon Neutral to Support Peel Ports' Net Zero by 2040 Commitment
3rd May 2023 Ports & Shipping
Svitzer's 22 strong fleet of tugs operating in Peel Ports locations in the UK have successfully been converted from Marine Gas Oil (MGO) to Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Annual emission reductions of close to 15,000 tonnes of CO2 are expected…
The Ports, Past and Present Project celebrates five unique ports in the Irish Sea. Over the past five years, a collaborative team from Ireland and Wales have researched and explored, Dublin Port, Fishguard, Holyhead, Pembroke Dock and Rosslare Harbour. Working…
Europe’s Ports Ask for Coherent, Flexible Framework to Ensure Port Development & Re-Building Nature Can go Hand-in-Hand
25th April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) very much welcomes the aim of enhancing biodiversity and preserving nature. ESPO therefore support the aims set out in the Nature Restoration Law, but believes this new proposal must act as a complement to…
The new Dover marina, now taking pride of place at the UK's busiest international ferry port on the UK south coast, will become home to over 160 yachts and small leisure boats after opening this month. Around 50 berth holders…
Emissions Trading System (ETS) Shipping: Europe’s Ports Call for Early & Robust Action to Prevent Evasion
19th April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament have adopted the final EP-Council agreement for the revised EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomed yesterday's Council agreement of the inclusion of maritime in the EU ETS as part…
Port of Milford Haven Visited by Secretary of State for Wales Following Successful Celtic Freeport Bid
12th April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Port of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire was recently visited by the Secretary of State for Wales as the UK Government launched its new Energy Security Plan after announcing that the Celtic Freeport bid had succeeded. The Secretary, the Rt.…
Seafarers Reminded of Responsibilities to Avoid Serious Injuries Onboard Vessels
11th April 2023 Water Safety
Vessel owners and operators, masters, skippers, fishers and seafarers are reminded of their responsibilities in relation to carrying out routine tasks and maintenance on board their vessels. The advice from the Department of Transport comes on the foot of two…
Arklow Gem became the newest cargoship for Irish shipowners when launched this morning at a Dutch shipyard where the public were also invited to view the event, writes Jehan Ashmore. The leadship is the first of five 'G' class newbuilds for Arklow…
Port in Wales Makes Contribution to Safeguard Waterway Pontoons for Another Decade
4th April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Port of Milford Haven in south Wales has made a significant contribution to ensure six pontoons continue to be available for leisure users of the Milford Haven Waterway for another decade. Working collaboratively with Pembrokeshire County Council, the Port…
Europe's Largest Port, Rotterdam Gets EcoPorts PERS-Certified for the Fifth Time
3rd April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation congratulates the Port of Rotterdam for being recertified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS) Port Environmental Review System. The Port of Rotterdam is a long-standing member of the EcoPorts network, having joined in 2004,…
Russian Ambassador to Ireland Questions Reporting on Russian Commercial Ships Off Irish Coast
3rd April 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Russian commercial ships monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish west coast over the last week have left the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Defence Forces have confirmed. The 79.8 metre-long Umka is an offshore supply vessel,…
CLdN Charters Gulf of Bothnia/ Baltic Sea Ro-Ro Freighter on Ireland-Spain Route
31st March 2023 Ports & Shipping
CLdN which acquired Seatruck Ferries last year following approval by the Irish competition authority, has confirmed to Afloat that it has chartered a Swedish flagged ro-ro freighter onto their Ireland-Spain route, writes Jehan Ashmore Compagnie Luxembourgouise de Navigation which merged…
Another Arklow 'Gem' As Newbuild Short-Sea Trader is Set for Launching This Day Next Week
30th March 2023 Arklow Shipping
Arklow Shipping continue with yet another series of newbuilds, this time in the form of the G class cargoship Arklow Gem which follows into service only last month of the R class leadship Arklow Racer, writes Jehan Ashmore The leadship…