Irish Port and Shipping News
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…
ESPO Welcomes Deployment & Use of Onshore Power Supply is Regulated, but Underlines Need to Prioritise OPS Investments
29th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s negotiators and the Council on Monday reached a deal on the requirements for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, the so-called “AFIR”. In line with the agreement, 2030 will be the deadline for TEN-T ports to have shore side electricity…
Freeport Status Secured in North Wales in Move Backers Say Will Create Thousands of Jobs
27th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
A freeport status in Anglesey, north Wales has been secured in a move backers say will create thousands of jobs for the region. The Welsh Government in May, 2022 had reached an agreement with the UK Government to establish a…
Europe’s Ports Welcome Agreement on FuelEU Maritime to Reduce Emissions from Shipping During Navigation & At Berth
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to see that a preliminary agreement has been reached between co-legislators on the proposal for FuelEU Maritime. The agreement provides the shipping sector with a framework to accelerate their green transition through…
Peel Ports Launch Green Automotive Hub On Merseyside with New Spain-UK Route to Supply Parts for Vehicle Plant
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
Peel Ports Group in the UK has announced plans for a new £10m Green Automotive Hub at Eastham on Merseyside to help power sustainable vehicle manufacturing ambitions at the Ellesmere Port vehicle manufacturing site. The Green Automotive Hub to be…
TEN-T Policy Must Recognise Essential Role Ports Play in New Energy Supply Chains - ESPO
23rd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee is preparing its position on the TEN-T Commission proposal of 14 December 2021. More than 1800 amendments are on the table of the negotiators. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the more than 40…
ESPO Meets EU Transport Commissioner to Discuss Challenges Facing European Ports and Role of Green Transition
22nd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) met with the EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean today, to discuss challenges facing ports in Europe and the role of a green transition. The delegation consisted of ESPO’s Chair Zeno D’Agostino, Vice Chairs Daan…
Peel Ports Group Expands into UK's East Coast with Acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal
22nd March 2023 Ports & Shipping
One of the UK’s largest port operators, Peel Port Group has announces that it has completed the acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal for an undisclosed sum. The ports group has acquired the business from specialist bulk terminals operator, HES…
ESPO Award Will Place Nature Restoration Projects in Europe’s Ports in the Spotlight (Competition Open)
20th March 2023 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Social Integration of Ports is entering its 15th edition, with the theme “Nature restoration projects in ports benefitting the local community”. Since ports are often located in or near different precious natural areas,…
