Irish Port and Shipping News
Container Vessel Under Tow to Port of Waterford after Engine Difficulties
20th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
The Cyprian container vessel CT Rotterdam encountered engine problems whilst off the southeast coast of Wexford yesterday afternoon (October 19th). The vessel is currently being towed by Atlantic Towage's Ocean Challenger to the Port of Waterford’s Belview Port Container Terminal facility.…
Biofuels and Ammonia Offer Greener Alternatives for Europe's Ships, Reports State
20th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
Biofuels and ammonia offer alternatives to fossil fuels for Europe’s shipping fleet, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) says. Reports published by EMSA say biofuels could replace conventional fossil fuels without substantial engine modification. Maritime transport produces 13.5% of all…
Climate Change Is Top Priority for European Ports As ESPO Present Environmental Report 2022
20th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) presented this week its ESPO Annual ESPO Environmental Report 2022 - EcoPortInsights. The ESPO Environmental Report is part of EcoPorts, the environmental flagship initiative of ESPO and this 7th edition of the report is…
According to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ERSI) the level of trade between the UK and EU has declined since Brexit began. In a new ERSI report using both UK and EU data sources, it estimates that trade from…
The Department of Transport advises that a new online ship radio licence and EPIRB registration system is being implemented as of Monday 17 October. This system replaces the paper form and email application processes and is be available at the…
Irish Exporters Plan to Enter New Markets Despite Uncertainty in Global Markets
12th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
Uncertainty in global markets, energy and supply chain issues and skills shortages were among the top challenges cited by exporters ahead of Enterprise Ireland's International Markets Week. As RTE News highlighted, 600 EI client companies are expected to take part…
Dock Workers in their Hundreds at Port of Liverpool Stage Fresh Strikes in Dispute Over Pay
11th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
Dock workers numbering almost 600 at the Port of Liverpool are taking part in another week of strike action after their demands for better wages and working conditions were not met. As ITV News reports, they include port operatives and…
This year's Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA) are set to be the biggest and most high profile yet with the winners being once again determined by the sector itself. Regional cluster organisation, Mersey Maritime, was delighted to announce the launch…
Job Losses Warn Port of Liverpool As Containerised Cargo Market Continues to Decline
7th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
At the Port of Liverpool restructuring of it's containers division is to take place and the port on the Irish Sea will next week start a redundancy consultation process, following a marked deterioration in container volumes handled. According to the…
National Seafarer Wellness Conference - To Address Human Factors in the Maritime Industry
5th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
A "Seafarer Wellness" conference will be held in the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on Friday 7th October 2022, to address human factors in the maritime industry. The conference, organised by the Department of Maritime Studies NMCI/MTU, the Irish…
First 'Freeport' Activity in UK Sees Steel Consignment Arrive in Teeside
4th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
The first activity of a Freeport anywhere in the UK, was marked with the delivery of around 100 tonnes of steel cargo at Teeside Freeport in north-east England. The steel was delivered to the South Bank area of Teesworks, which…
Final Newbuild of 10 Ship-Series Launched for Arklow Shipping's 'C' Class Cargoships
3rd October 2022 Arklow Shipping
The launch of Arklow Crest has culminated in the final newbuild of a ten-ship series for Irish shipowners, when the short sea trader took to the waters at a Dutch shipyard last Friday, writes Jehan Ashmore. With a newbuild number…
Dedicated Fund Within Maritime EU ETS Must Support Port Investment Infrastructure to Enable Green Shipping
3rd October 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) supports the ambitions of the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and welcomes the inclusion of the maritime sector in the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS). For European ports, the greening of shipping…
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Publishes Q2, 2022 Unitised Traffic Report
30th September 2022 Ports & Shipping
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has published its Q2, 2022 Unitised Traffic Report with an executive summary below. In addition to consult the full report, see attachment. Executive Summary At the midway stage in 2022, unitised traffic volumes - made up…
European ShortSea Network (ESN) Conference: Challenges and Opportunities towards 2027
28th September 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European ShortSea Network (ESN) Conference as part of Naples Shipping Week will start tomorrow, 29 September. The Conference is organized by RAM Spa – SPC ITALY in the framework of the 2022 ESN held during the Italian Presidency. The…
According to BBC News, further strike action has begun at Felixstowe, the UK's busiest container port. Workers at the Port of Felixstowe are walking out between 27 September and 5 October, as Afloat reported after the union Unite rejected an…
