Irish Port and Shipping News
Isle of Wight Based Carisbrooke Shipping Reduces CO2 Emissions With Wärtsilä's Fleet Optimisation Solution
29th November 2022 Ports & Shipping
Cowes, Isle of Wight based drybulk and general cargo ship operator, Carisbrooke Shipping has reported a saving of over 600 tons of CO2 emissions since the start of the year having implemented Wärtsilä's Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS). Wärtsilä, a leader…
Only a Well-Designed Maritime EU ETS with Dedicated Funding will Accelerate Greening of the Shipping Sector
21st November 2022 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) recognises the maritime EU Emission Trading System (EU-ETS) can be a powerful mechanism to accelerate the green transition of the sector as European ports continue to support the extension of the ETS to the…
Greener Shipping Fuels Will Have Moderate Effect on Irish Economy- Prof Alan Ahearne
20th November 2022 Ports & Shipping
EU moves to ensure shipping uses low carbon fuels will have a “moderate” but not “dramatic” effect on the Irish economy, according to University of Galway economist Prof Alan Ahearne. As The Sunday Independent reports, research due to be published…
One of the UK's biggest ports, the Port of Liverpool is where dock workers have announced they have called off a planned strike after reaching a deal on pay. Dockers numbering almost 600 and who are members of the union…
Barcelona Port Authority Winner of the European Sea Ports Organisation Award 2022
9th November 2022 Ports & Shipping
This year's winner of the European Sea Ports Organisation's EPSO Award went to the Barcelona Port Authority in recognition of the role of maritime passenger transport in enhancing the city connectivity and bringing added value to the local community. The…
Shipping Decarbonization Action Plan Launched at COP 27 to Upskill Global Seafaring Workforce
9th November 2022 Ports & Shipping
A new Action Plan, launched at the COP 27 UN organizations held in Egypt, is where shipowners and unions, sets out recommendations to upskill seafarers to meet shipping’s decarbonisation goals. The plan is in response to findings from new research,…
European Sea Ports Organisation's General Assembly Sees Election of New Chair - Zeno D'Agostino
9th November 2022 Ports & Shipping
At the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)'s General Assembly, delegates unanimously elected Zeno D’Agostino as its new chair. Mr D’Agostino is President of Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea since 2015 and has a long-standing career in transport and…
David Sinnott who was appointed as CEO at Port of Waterford in August, has commenced his role at the closest Irish Bulk Port to mainland Europe. As Afloat reported this summer, the port, headquartered at Belview Port on the River Suir, is…
Welsh Port Wins Sustainability Award at British Ports Association's Conference in Scotland
2nd November 2022 Ports & Shipping
The south Wales Port of Milford Haven has won the Port Sustainability Award at the British Ports Association’s Conference which was held recently in Aberdeen. Recognising ports for their sustainability credentials, the award highlights the Port of Milford Haven’s commitment…
Irish Lights to Host Conference on ’Navigating to 2050 - A Safe and Sustainable Maritime Future’
29th October 2022 News Update
Irish Lights is hosting Navigating To 2050 – A safe and sustainable maritime future, a two-day hybrid conference bringing together key national and international leaders to debate a safe and sustainable route to 2050. The event will be held in…
IMDO and Department of Transport Host Port Director’s Training Programme in Dublin
29th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
The IMDO and the Department of Transport recently hosted a port director's training programme in Dublin. This one-day training took place on last Tuesday 18 October in The Alex Hotel in Dublin city centre and was aimed at promoting the…
Dock Workers at Port of Liverpool Begin Two-Week Strike after Talks End in ‘Chaos’
24th October 2022 Ports & Shipping
At one of the UK’s largest container ports, dock workers in their hundreds are beginning a fresh two-week strike in a dispute over pay, which could further disrupt the country’s supply chains. The union Unite which nearly has 600 members…
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…
