#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene.

Stricken cargoship Lysblink Seaways was to be moved to a safe haven after the 120m-long vessel originally ran aground near Ardnamuchan Point in Scotland's West Highlands while en route from Belfast to Norway.

Munkebo Maersk, a 195,000 ton Triple E-class became the largest ship ever to sail up the River Thames where the containership with a whopping 18,500 TEU capacity docked at DP World London Gateway, the UK's newest deep-sea port hub.

Irish ports and shipping volumes rose by 7% in the fourth quarter of 2014 when compared to the corresponding period of 2013. The figures from iShip Index were published by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).

The Irish Continental Group (ICG) appoints Mr. David Ledwidge to position of Chief Financial Officer. He joined ICG in 2006 following a career with accountants Deloitte.

Further news from ICG saw release of full-year Statement of results for 2014.

Arklow Breeze, is the final of six 8660dwt newbuilds for Arklow Shipping's Dutch division. The newbuild to be launched later this month at the Ferus Smit B.V. yard, features a cargo hull designed with 'green' credentials.