Irish Port and Shipping News
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Publish 20th Edition of Irish Maritime Transport Economist
5th July 2023 Ports & Shipping
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has released its 20th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist (IMTE), reporting on the performance of the maritime industry in Ireland in 2022. Through the IMDO’s iShip index (an aggregate measure of port…
Dublin Port Company is recruiting for the role of energy and decarbonisation lead. The State-owned commercial port says it “aims to play a strong role in achieving its own energy and decarbonisation goals, as well as supporting and influencing wider…
Newbuild for Arklow Shipping Completes Maiden Voyage On Summer Solstice
21st June 2023 Arklow Shipping
The second of seven newbuild cargo ships for Arklow Shipping has been delivered from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes to the Irish shipowner, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Rally of the Eco-Trader 6,800 dwat class follows the leadship Arklow Racer which was…
Arklow Shipping Revive 'Glen' for Name of Newbuild Dutch Short-Sea Trader
16th June 2023 Arklow Shipping
Under blue skies this Bloomsday, the launch of an Arklow Shipping cargoship took place at a shipyard in the north-east of The Netherlands , writes Jehan Ashmore. Near the Dutch city of Groningen the Arklow Glen (yard no. 455) built…
Mersey Maritime, a regional cluster organisation for the Liverpool City Region and North West of England maritime sector, has announced the appointment of Ruth Wood as their Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st July 2023. Ruth Wood will be…
Stronger than Ever as 'EcoPorts' Congratulated at European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Conference
1st June 2023 Ports & Shipping
On the first day of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO Conference held in Bremen, Germany today, the organisation congratulated the ports listed below for being certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). Pers Ports: Grand Port Maritime de…
Peel Ports to Invest in Brand New £28m Warehouse Facility at Port of Liverpool
30th May 2023 Ports & Shipping
The UK's second largest ports operator, Peel Ports Group is investing £28 million in a new facility at the Port of Liverpool, its biggest single investment in warehousing this year. Construction of the 240,000 square foot warehouse at the port…
Irish Mainport Holdings, Cork marine services company, has appointed the former Head of the Defences Forces, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett, as its Strategic Director. "With over 40 years working in the Maritime Sector, Mark will bring new knowledge and fresh…
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…
