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#MaritimeFinance - As shipping companies are increasingly being forced to seek alternative sources of finance, is Ireland’s asset leasing hub the solution? Ireland’s strength as a global hub for asset leasing is examined by tax advisors KPMG and legal firm…

#BiggestContract - The Telegraph writes that Cammell Laird on Merseyside has beaten off foreign rivals to land a £200m project to build an advanced research ship for British Antarctic Survey. Britain’s martime industry has been given a major boost with…

#dAmicoEcoShips - Dublin based d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (DIS) announced the recent launch of two eco-ships at the shipyards of Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard Co. Ltd in Vietnam, bringing the fleet to a record number of over 50 units. The operator…

#NMCIopenDay - The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is set to open it’s doors to the public for the annual College Open Day on October 22nd. The college located at Ringaskiddy in lower Cork Harbour will be open between…

#DetainedBulker - A 39,200dwt bulker is understood to remain under detention in Greenore having docked at the Co. Louth port at the end of last month, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Maltese-flagged Cielo di Monaco, a 'Handy Size' open shaped hatch…

Following the success of last year’s inaugural maritime conference at UCC, the School of History is to hold the second annual Irish Maritime History Conference next weekend, October 16/17, exploring Ireland’s rich sea-going past and culture. Topics will include piracy,…

#BigBoxData - French container giant CMA CGM Group has announced that the new CMA CGM Bougainville (see previous report) will be the first container ship in the world to be equipped with 'Traxens' technology. This will transform containers into smart…

#ShippingReview – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene where among the stories are outlined below. This year’s theme of World Maritime Day was “Maritime education and training” which was celebrated at the International Maritime…

#IrishMaritimeForum - The Irish Maritime Forum held last Friday was the place to be as more than 150 attendees where at the annual event at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy. The forum which was both hosted…

#RosslareConsultants- Rosslare Europort (operated by Iarnród Éireann) has appointed consultants to assist in the process of assessing market interest in, and evaluating opportunities from, a concession structure for the operation of the port. Following a procurement process through the Official…

#NewbuildView - Afloat.ie can reveal the vessel name chosen for its second Royal Bodewes built 5,100dwt trader cargo series will be Arklow View, she follows the launch of her leadship this day a week ago, writes Jehan Ashmore. Take a…

#TankersOrder – d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: DIS), an international marine transportation company based in Dublin operating in the product tanker market, has announced through operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers Ltd Ireland for newbuild orders and sale of vessels. The…

#WorldMaritimeDay - Today is World Maritime Day and the theme for 2015 is “Maritime education and training”. World Maritime Day is been celebrated today at the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) headquarters in London, but other events and activities focusing on…

#BiggestBoxBoat - The title of the world’s largest container ship which recently transferred to UASC Barzan, saw the giant ship arrive at DP World London Gateway yesterday evening from the Dutch Port of Europoort. According to Ships Monthly, she unloaded…

#ShippingReview – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene where among the stories are outlined below. Irish Continental Group division, EUCON has completed an upgrade programme of its container fleet with the introduction of 200…

#ShipLaunch - Ships godmother, Mrs Mari Louise de Jong performed the christening naming ceremony of Arklow Vale on Friday at Royal Bodewes ‘Jachtwijk’ yard in Hoogezand, the Netherlands, writes Jehan Ashmore. Arklow Vale with a building number of 721 is…