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#ASLseaTrials - Arklow Vale, the leadship newbuild of the latest series of ‘V’ class cargoships on order to Arklow Shipping’s Dutch division is to carry out sea-trials tomorrow, writes Jehan Ashmore. The newbuild left the inland building yard of Royal…

#NewLinerAgency – A UK liner agency, the Kestrel Group enters the Irish market this month. Operating as Kestrel Liner Agencies (Ireland) Ltd, the firm will open its first office in Dublin, and the new entrant is expected to open further…

#NewMegaBerths - The major UK port of Felixstowe is where a significant new berth extension was opened by Dr Therese Coffey MP, Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. The 190-metre extension at berth No. 9 increases the port’s capability…

#ICGacquireLoLos – The Irish Continental Group (ICG) has entered into agreements for the purchase of four lo-lo container vessels for a total consideration of €24.2 million. The following three vessels of the quartet are the MV Elbfeeder (built 2008), MV…

#Shipping - A gigantic cargo ship nearly a third of a kilometre long has docked in Belfast for emergency repairs. As the Belfast Telegraph reports, the Al Oraiq is the largest shipping vessel Belfast Lough has seen in almost three…

#ExportAwards2015 - The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) will be sponsoring the Maritime Services Award Category in the IEA Export Industry Awards 2015. The Export Industry Awards are organised by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) to recognise the remarkable achievements…

#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…