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Harland & Wolff Group's Belfast shipyard has joined Cruise Britain to enable it to connect and grow a world-class Centre of Excellence for Cruise in Belfast.

The Belfast shipyard is designed to expertly handle the world’s largest cruise ships within its drydocks and Northern Ireland is home to the leading interior outfitting contractors for major cruise ship conversions.

Cruise Britain is a joint initiative between British cruise ports and service providers such as ground handlers and port agents.

The organisation is focussed on raising the profile of Britain as a world-class cruise destination. Our membership-based organisation includes the network of British ports plus the service providers that combine to provide a seamless visitor experience.

Chair of Cruise Britain, Ian McQuade remarked: “We’re delighted to welcome new members to the Cruise Britain family as the association goes from strength to strength”

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About Rosslare Europort

2021 sees Rosslare Europort hitting a new record with a total of 36 shipping services a week operating from the port making it one of the premier Irish ports serving the European Continent. Rosslare Europort is a gateway to Europe for the freight and tourist industries. It is strategically located on the sunny south-east coast of Ireland.

Rosslare is within a 90-minute driving radius of major Irish cities; Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Rosslare Europort is a RoRo, RoPax, offshore and bulk port with three RoRo berths with a two-tier linkspan, we also have a dedicated offshore bulk berth.

Exports in Rosslare Europort comprise mainly of fresh products, food, pharmaceuticals, steel, timber and building supplies. While imports are largely in the form of consumer goods such as clothes, furniture, food, trade vehicles, and electronics.

The entire Europort is bar-swept to 7.2 meters, allowing unrestricted access to vessels with draughts up to 6.5 metres. Rosslare Europort offers a comprehensive service including mooring, stevedoring and passenger-car check-in for RoRo shipping lines. It also provides facilities for offshore, dry bulk and general cargo.

The port currently has twice-daily round services to the UK and direct services to the continent each day. Rosslare Europort has a fleet of Tugmasters service, fork-lift trucks, tractors and other handling equipment to cater for non-standard RoRo freight.