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#ShippingReview - Jehan Ashmore reviews the shipping scene among the following stories over the last fortnight.

Multicat workboat, Sgt Pepper which carried out mooring duties for the RNLI Dun Laoghaire during the summer, underwent maintenance at Mooney Boats, Killybegs, Co. Donegal.

Container operator, BG Freight Line orders new class of ‘Ireland’ max tonnage optimised for the company’s Irish Sea hub feeder services.

Minister for Transport, Shane Ross has signed an Order transferring Wicklow Port Company to Wicklow County Council, the first port to transfer under the National Ports Policy.

Irish Continental Group (ICG) container subsidiary Eucon and terminal divisions, increased first-half year revenue by 9.8% to €62.8 million (2015: €57.2 million).

Arklow Shipping's shipbuilding spree to replace ageing tonnage has led to one of the oldest ‘R’ class short-sea cargoships, Arklow Rose disposed to UK owners based in Cardiff, Wales.

Published in Ports & Shipping

Calves Week Regatta takes place in Schull in early August, continuing the annual tradition in West Cork since the inception of the Schull Harbour Sailing Club in 1884.

In more recent years, a more compact schedule as an alternative to the older two-week even has proved popular.

The four-day Calves Week Championships with the usual mix of courses taking in the Fastnet Rock and many of Carbery's Hundred Isles, together with laid courses in Roaringwater Bay is one of Irish sailing's enduring fixtures. 

A daily prize-giving takes place on Main Street in Schull, which sees a nautical festival theme for the village organised by local businesses.