Jehan Ashmore
Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.
General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA's) of the UK and Ireland Announce Requirement for an Aviation Service
3rd March 2024 Lighthouses
The General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of the United Kingdom and Ireland – Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights have announced the requirement for an aviation service to support their vital safety service for mariners. Known as the Tri-GLA…
Firth of Clyde’s Arran Service Sees No New Support after Latest CalMac Ferry 'Shambles'
1st March 2024 Ferry
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) has provided no new support for the Firth of Clyde’s Arran route in a shake-up of services after the biggest and oldest vessels in Scotland's ageing lifeline ferry network were sidelined for nearly three months.…
The £80m flagship of the Isle of Man Steam Company the Manxman will be out of commission for four days in the coming months. According to the IOMSPCo. the ferry which operates the Douglas-Heysham route will undergo planned servicing of…
Shipbuilder and shiprepairers, Cammell Laird on Birkenhead has secured a £2m contract to build two mooring dolphins on the River Mersey for Stanlow Terminals. Stanlow Terminals is a division of Stanlow Oil Refinery operator EET Fuels. Cammell Laird is set…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Conference 2024 Heads for Paris on 25-26 April
27th February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is holding its Annual Conference in the heart of the Paris on 25 and 26 April. This year’s conference in the French capital can simply not be missed, for various reasons. We are listing…
Isle of Man Steam Packet Sailings Saw Cancellations Up 45% in Final Quarter of 2023
26th February 2024 Ferry
During this winter the number of cancelled ferry sailings operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company have increased for the third consecutive year. The new figures for the final there months of last year show that 46 sailings…
Operator CalMac Sees Firth of Clyde Ferry Sidelined as £5m Repairs for Over Seven Months Is Due to 'Rust'
23rd February 2024 Ferry
CalMac which is a Scottish Government-owned ferry operator, has been landed with a £5m repair bill as one of its oldest ferries built in 1993 has been side-lined until at least July due to rust. The west coast ferry operator,…
Maritime & Port Industry Welcome IMCO Vote on UCC Reform to Urge for a Further Secure, Smart, Safe Competitive Customs Union
22nd February 2024 Ports & Shipping
The European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) has today adopted its report on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC). This core economic legislation determines the efficiency, resilience and competitiveness of the EU’s external border for trade. More than…
Operator of the Famous Mersey Ferry Sees River Cruise Figures Boost for Last Year
22nd February 2024 Ferry
On Merseyside, ticket sales for the River Explorer Cruise have passed those of pre-pandemic levels during the summer of 2023, the ferry operator of the popular excursions have unveiled. During the period, sales at the north-west England tourist attraction run…
Green Light for Re-Opening in Scotland of Govan Drydock No.1 is Granted by Glasgow City Council
22nd February 2024 Shipyards
A green light for the re-opening of Govan Drydock Limited, located approximately two miles west of the heart of Glasgow city centre, was granted in recent weeks. Glasgow City Council had granted a Change of Use Planning Consent, which will…
Excursion Vessel Fresh from Overhaul to Resume Dublin Bay Cruises On St. Patrick's Weekend
22nd February 2024 Dublin Bay
Operator Dublin Bay Cruises excursion vessel St. Bridget has completed an annual overhaul at Howth Boatyard and returned to the capital’s Grand Canal Dock this morning in preparation for the forthcoming season, writes Jehan Ashmore. St. Bridget was observed off…
Small Vessel Plays Role Between Harland & Wolff Facilities to Support Upgrade of Giant FPSO Ship
21st February 2024 Shipyards
A small vessel has been used by the Harland & Wolff Group as part of a contract at their Belfast shipyard to provide a mid-life upgrade of a 150,000dwt Floating Production and Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessel, writes Jehan Ashmore. The…
Pembrokeshire Ferry to Resume Rosslare Route Service Tonight after Almost Six-Week Absence
20th February 2024 Stena Line
Passengers, particularly Welsh rugby fans travelling by ‘foot’ for this Saturday’s match with Ireland, in Dublin, have got good news as the Stena Line owned port of Fishguard is to see their ferry back on the run after a five-and-a-half-week…
Another Remaining Arklow Shipping Cargo Ship of the Older ‘R’ Class Joins Norwegian Rival Wilson
20th February 2024 Arklow Shipping
One of Arklow Shipping Ltd's oldest cargo ships of the first ‘R’ class, Arklow Rogue with almost 24 years service, has been sold to Norwegian rival Wilson ASA with around 130 ships is Europe's largest short-sea operator, writes Jehan Ashmore. During…
Stena Line CEO Appointed to Lead Supply Chain & Transport Industry Community at World Economic Forum
20th February 2024 Stena Line
Stena Line’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Niclas Mårtensson, is the new Governor Chair of the Supply Chain & Transport Industry Community at the World Economic Forum. Niclas will represent Stena AB, playing a critical role in accelerating the transformation of…
UK Shadow Defence Minister Visits Harland & Wolff Says Under Labour Government, N.I. Benefit from Pledge in Jobs
19th February 2024 Shipyards
On a visit to Harland & Wolff Group's main shipyard in Belfast, the UK Shadow Defence Procurement Minister, Maria Eagle MP saw first-hand Northern Ireland’s vital contribution to the UK’s defence sector. The Shadow Minister said that under a Labour…
Schedule of Cruise Calls for Port of Waterford Announced for this Season
19th February 2024 Cruise Liners
Cruise ships visiting the south-east Port of Waterford will total 28 scheduled calls this season, with arrivals to take place in Belview and Dunmore East, which represents a 33% increase on last year. More than 27,000 cruise-goers this season will…
Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, Channel Islands and Gibraltar, has recently appointed Damien Oliver as its new Director of Major Projects. Damien’s appointment sees him as the lead on the Vessel Replacement Project, where he…
Funding of Over £12 million Secured for Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum
19th February 2024 Coastal Notes
It has been warmly welcomed by members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Business and Culture Committee on the news that final Letters of Offer have been received from funding partners for the new Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic…
Considerably Late Ferry For CalMac's Firth of Clyde Route Has Sea Trials: ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ – Ferguson Marine
17th February 2024 Shipyards
A massively delayed ferry built in Scotland to serve CalMac, the MV Glen Sannox had carried out first sea trials which have been hailed as "overwhelmingly positive" by shipbuilder Ferguson Marine following four days of tests on the Firth of…