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.
#PortofCork – The Port of Cork Company today unveiled their proposed redevelopment plans for Ringaskiddy. The proposed plans will be made available for public consultation later this week to display this key piece of strategic infrastructure which will be shown…
#BailyTalks - In association with Engineers Week, a talk about the history and development in the lights at the Baily lighthouse, will be held in front of the historic Baily optic which today holds centre stage at the National Maritime…
#FerryIsles – Two ferries one serving on the Irish Sea, the other running a link to a Scottish island, were until yesterday undergoing refit together at Cammell Laird shiprepair facility in Birkenhead, writes Jehan Ashmore. Isle of Inishmore (1997/34,031grt) Irish…
#CancelledSailings - As yet another storm batters the coast, some ferry sailings have been cancelled today and for tomorrow on the Irish Sea. Travellers are advised to check for updates on the latest sailing information from operators by clicking these…
#Shortsea – SeatradeGlobal reports that the European Union is making great efforts to shift freight movements away from land transportation to sea. Greece's shortsea shipping sector is promoting an ambitious plan to connect shortsea shipping with river transport within, and…
ESPO Awards 2014 to Honour Port with Best Innovative Environmental Project
31st January 2014 Ports & Shipping
#ESPOawards - The ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports this year is entering its sixth edition. For the 2014 competition, the theme 'Innovative environmental projects' was chosen. The call for proposals is now open. ESPO will be addressing innovative…
#BelfastHarbour -Belfast Harbour's trade rose by 16% during 2013 with record tonnages of almost 23 million passing through the port. Over half the increase, 1.7m tonnes, was fuelled by an increase of over 150% in coal imports. This reflects a…
#ChildrensArt - The National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dun Laoghaire, is inviting all 5 to 12 year olds to take part in an art competition. So get involved by gathering an A3 size piece of paper, watercolours, crayons, pencils or…
#Lecture – "Traditional Boats of Ireland Book Project" is a lecture to be presented by marine archaeologist, Darina Tully next Tuesday 4 February at 20:00 in Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club, Ringsend, Dublin. All are welcome to the lecture series…
#ManxLink – Manx Radio reports that the head of a would-be competitor to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company says he hasn't given up after being denied access to their linkspan in Douglas Harbour. Captain Kurt Buchholz, chief executive…
IMDO Shipping Review: Global ‘Box’ Growth, Panama Canal Record Quarter, Container Merger Closer and much more
28th January 2014 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Container Market: Global container throughput accelerates - Global container throughput growth accelerated in December according to the Flash Container. Throughput Index of the Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut…
On the TV: Dick Strawbridge Looks Into 400 Years of Building Belfast Harbour
27th January 2014 Maritime TV
#OnTV - Tonight BBC One Northern Ireland is to broadcast "Belfast City: Mud, Sweat and 400 Years". The documentary starting at 22.35 is presented by former army engineer Dick Strawbridge who knows a thing or two about incredible feats of…
Ports & Shipping Review: Tanker Tow to Shannon, Ardmore Fleet Expand, Brittany Ferries Order Giant Ferry and more
25th January 2014 Brittany Ferries
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where the stricken tanker Hellesport Charger which lost main engine power off the Clare coast was aided by tugs at the mouth of the Shannon. Irish…
#ManxLink - According to BBC Isle of Man,Elann Vannin Line which attempted to establish a ferry service between the Isle of Man and England has confirmed it will not be able to start in March. Owners of Ellan Vannin Line,…
#CruiseLiners – Celebrating its 25th year of making holidaymakers dreams come true, the Holiday World Show, Dublin returns to the RDS Simmonscourt Pavillon in Ballsbridge, starting tomorrow and over the weekend of 25-26th January. The show is a one-stop shop…
#ManxLink - Captain Kurt Buchholz, founder of Ellan Vannin Line, has said that he has given the government a week to come back with a response to his application. He has indicated that if port authorities don't come back with…
Ardmore Shipping Take Delivery of Eco-Tankers and Newbuilds On Way
22nd January 2014 Ports & Shipping
#NewTankers - Ardmore Shipping with its financial headquarters based in Cork, has taken delivery this month of two tankers, raising the fleet total to 10 vessels and with a further 11 ships on order. ArdmoreSeavantage, a 49,999 dwt IMO 3…
#NewFerry - Brittany Ferries has announced an order for its largest ever cruiseferry, a 52,000 tonnes giant powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and entering service in 2017 on Cork-Roscoff and UK-Spain routes. The 12 deck cruiseferry with a capacity…
IMDO Shipping Review: Tanker Earnings Surge, Top Box Lines Loose-Out, Piracy Lowest and more
22nd January 2014 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below Tanker Market: Crude tanker earnings surge - All segments in the crude tanker market reported significant increases in daily earnings last week, according to Lloyd's…
#FerryWiFi - Former Miss Northern Ireland and sailing champion Tiffany Brien helped P&O Ferries launch 'Wi-Fi that Works' - a new service giving ferry passengers access to a high quality, dependable Wi-Fi connection sailing between Larne and Cairnryan. Otherwise known…
