Irish Port and Shipping News
#Brexit - An Irish ports industry body has called on the European Commission to shore up measures against the adverse impact of Brexit on marine passenger and freight transport between Ireland and the continent. The commission is proposing to realign…
Public Consultation: Warrenpoint Port Asks to Hear Views on Dredging Proposal
12th September 2018 Dredging
#Ports&Shipping - The second largest port in Northern Ireland, Warrenpoint Port, is inviting members of the public and other key stakeholders to comment on proposed changes to how dredged material from the harbour is dealt with. The Co. Down port…
Scholarship Scheme Students Complete Placements at Welsh Port of Milford Haven
11th September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Winners of the annual scholarship scheme in the Welsh Port of Milford Haven, have completed summer work placements experiencing the organisation’s wide range of activities. Rhiannon Morgan, Rebecca Foster, Elizabeth Jenkins and Isabelle Hughes were interviewed by a…
An Irishman from Belfast Leads 'All Ships Great and Small' Out of Yorkshire Port
8th September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - A former Belfast Port based tug, Irishman is currently to be found busy working in the East Yorkshire port of Hull on the Humber Estuary that flows into the North Sea, writes Jehan Ashmore. Irishman, a 40 ton…
Port of Milford Haven, Wales Recognised As An Investor In People
7th September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - The UK’s largest energy port, the Port of Milford Haven in south Wales, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating its commitment to high performance through good people management. The Port (this year celebrates…
#Ports&Shipping - Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a major expansion plan for two of its key operations at the North Sea Port of Immingham. Last year, ABP announced a £50 million investment for its container terminal offer across the…
ESPO Asks to Recognise Cross-Border Dimension of EU Ports & Strengthen Maritime Connectivity
6th September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Over the next decade the investment needs of European ports amounts to 48 billion EUR, according to a report by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO). Many port investments score high in creating societal value but the return…
New £3m Crane At Warrenpoint Port Scheduled to Begin Operations in September
5th September 2018 Warrenpoint Port
#Ports&Shipping- Work on the construction of a new £3m crane at Warrenpoint Port began last month following the investment as part of a bid to facilitate further growth ahead of Brexit and beyond at Northern Ireland’s second largest port. The…
Another Irish Built Container Crane Heads to UK This Time to Port of Grangemouth
3rd September 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Afloat has previously reported on Liebherr cranes from it Killarney plant installed at the UK North Sea Port of Hull from where further northward in Scotland at the Port of Grangemouth news of a new multimillion pound container crane…
Arklow Shipping to Make Larger 'Waves' With First in Class of Enlarged Newbuilds
3rd September 2018 Arklow Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Arklow Wave became the first of a quartet of new enlarged versions of ships to be launched at a German shipyard, writes Jehan Ashmore. Launching of Arklow Wave (no. 447) took place last Friday at Ferus Smit Leer…
British Ports Association Highlights Consequences of ‘No Deal’ Brexit Scenario
31st August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Following the recent publication of the UK Government’s advice on contingency planning for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome, the British Ports Association (BPA) has suggested that negotiators have it in their power to agree a deal that would…
Public Approval of Welsh Port Performance Strengthens Amid Economic Worries
29th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - Residents and businesses in south Wales have expressed increased approval of the Port of Milford Haven’s performance over the last year, in the latest annual survey carried out on behalf of the Pembrokeshire port. When asked how the…
Cammell Laird Announces 2,000-Strong Supply Chain In Bid to Build Leader Frigates
20th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Shipyards - Merseyside based shipbuilder Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, has announced it has built a network of more than 2,000 suppliers as it steps up its bid to build a cutting-edge warship as Afloat previously covered. The UK west coast…
Merseyside Shipyard Launches 'Leander' Frigate Website Following Worldwide Interest
14th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Shipyards - An Irish Sea based shipbuilder on Merseyside, Cammell Laird in Birkenhead has unveiled a new website for a cutting-edge warship, the 'Leander' Frigate, in a bid to capitalise on growing interest from navies around the world. The BAE…
Towage Trio Assist Biggest Ship to Port of Larne Depart Following Routine Maintenance
12th August 2018 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping - At 184m in length, CPO Germany which became the biggest ship ever to dock in the Port of Larne, departed the Co. Antrim port recently following routine maintenance, writes Jehan Ashmore The London registered tanker at almost 20m…
The Port of Larne, one of the busiest ports on the Irish Sea capable of handling a wide range of cargoes and ships, welcomed the CPO Germany into port this month for routine maintenance. The vessel which regularly delivers products…
