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#RareCall – A rare appearance of a cargoship and aptly from Arklow Shipping took place recently with the vessel in its homeport of where Ireland’s largest shipowner’s have their head-office, writes Jehan Ashmore.

Afloat had monitored online the ship in question, the 4,950dwt Arklow Fortune that had arrived from Swansea last week. The berth occupied by the 90m ‘F’ class short-sea trader took place downriver from the nearby ASL head-office that overlooks the banks of the Avoca. The last call of a cargoship to the Co. Wicklow port took place four years ago and that of an ASL vessel a decade ago.

Of the record 50-strong Arklow Shipping fleet that Afloat counted following recent delivery of newbuild Arklow Vanguard, the historic presence of one of their distinctive ‘green’ hulled ships in the homeport was an opportunity not to be missed.

Arklow Fortune was built by Astilleros de Murueta SA in Spain from a series of 10 dry-cargoships that entered service between 2006 and 2011. In recent years there has been a rapid expansion of newbuilds and currently under construction but from Dutch yards. This modernisation fleet upgrade has notably contributed to the 50 ships in service.

The short-sea trader belongs to 31 ships that have Arklow as a port of registry and under the Irish flag. A balance of 19 ships fly the Dutch flag for Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V.

Under such unique circumstances the call of Arklow Fortune to the homeport required a dash down to observe the vessel before the opportunity was missed. This took place on Wednesday of this week, having had a gut feeling that the vessel was likely to depart. In which proved to be the case as revealed below.

While driving across the bridge spanning the Avoca, it was notable how high Arklow Fortune was on the water. This was because the Spanish built 2,998 gross tonnage ship was in ballast. No cargo was on board nor loaded as the vessel dating to 2007 had instead undergone repairs while alongside the North Quay.

On arrival that is to the South Quay so to enable a better view from the opposite bank, is was soon realised that Arklow Fortune was about to depart. The evidence was the white wave wash generated from the controllable pitch propeller.

So indeed the vessel was underway as it eased off the quay. At the same time a hatch cover was lowered into a closed position and beyond at the bow crew members were busy manning the mooring lines.

As Arklow Fortune cleared the harbour walls, the vessel headed on a course towards the most northerly of the seven Arklow Wind Farm turbines that lined the horizon. The next port of call involved a coastal passage of just over four hours to Dublin Port.

A cargo from the Boliden Tara Mines was loaded at the Zinc-Ore Jetty in Alexandra Basin and this is a typical bread and butter cargo for ASL. The ship has since completed loading and is currently off the Outer Hebrides, Scotland bound for Odda, Norway.

Published in Arklow Shipping

boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

boot Düsseldorf FAQs

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2025 

The 2025 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18 to 26 January 2025.

At A Glance – Boot Dusseldorf 

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Messeplatz
40474 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 4560-01
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The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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