#ShippingReview – Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene as outlined below.

Arklow View was launched without official ceremony at an inland Dutch yard, however the second cargoship out of 10 in a new series, will however be eventually named at Delfzijl on the Ems Estuary.

Milford Haven Port Authority’s three new pilot boats for the south Welsh port will be named ‘St Brides’, ‘St Govans’ and ‘St Davids’.The names follow a public competition.

A drifting cargoship on the way from Rotterdam to Ireland was rescued off Plymouth. The 130m Samskip Express was towed inshore and following engine repairs, she continued to Dublin Port.