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.
#CancelledSailings – Only days into the New Year sees the return of bad weather as storm force winds and gales batter the coast, forcing fast-ferry operated sailings to be cancelled today. On the Dublin Port-Holyhead route, Irish Ferries fast-ferry Jonathan…
Lecture: Seascapes, Wind Turbines and Marine Planning-The Future of our Marine Environment
2nd January 2014 Boating Fixtures
#Lecture - "Seascapes, Wind Turbines and marine Planning- The Future of our Marine Environment" is a lecture to be presented by David Bagnall next Thursday 9 December at 20.00hrs. The lecture is to be held in Poolbeg Yacht and Boat…
#FerryRefit- Stena Adventurer, one of two Stena Line ferries operating the Dublin Port-Holyhead route has completed an extensive refurbishment which includes increased passenger capacity. The refit, which sees enhanced and additional passenger facilities, has enabled the Stena Adventurer to increase…
Ports & Shipping Review: Bantry Harbour Takeover, Enter ‘Epsilon’, Storms Disruption and New Shipping Bill
28th December 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where the Cork Port Authority proposes to take-over the Bantry Harbour Board on 1 January 2014. Irish Ferries chartered ro-pax ferry Cartour Epsilon made her commercial…
#WWICruiser –Repairs to vital weatherproofing have started on HMS Caroline in advance of major restorative work to turn the famous World War One fighting ship as previously reported into a floating museum in Belfast. It came dangerously close to sinking…
#CancelledSailings - As storms force winds and gales continue to disrupt Christmas travel plans, some Irish Sea ferry sailings are cancelled today and on Christmas Eve. To confirm the latest sailing updates it is advisable to visit the following ferry…
#CancelledSailings - As storms force winds and gales continue to batter the coast, some ferry sailings have been cancelled on the Irish Sea. Travellers are advised to check for updates on the latest sailing information from operator websites, in addition…
#EnterEpsilon – Irish Ferries chartered ro-pax ferry Cartour Epsilon completed her commercial maiden voyage this morning, sailing between Holyhead and Dublin Port, writes Jehan Ashmore. As previously reported, the delays of the Italian flagged ferry on entering Irish Sea service…
#CancelledSailings - Due to adverse weather conditions, some ferry sailings across the Irish Sea have been cancelled today and some crossings tomorrow remain in doubt. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Irish Ferries new chartered ro-pax ferry 'Epsilon' which was due…
#Belfast400 – Belfast's 400 years of maritime history is being recognized with a new exhibition. The News Letter which has more reports that the new heritage space 'A Port that Built A City' in Belfast Harbour details the city's emergence…
IMDO Shipping Review: Shipping Turnaround 2014, P3 EU Support, First Methanol Fuelled-Tankers and more
17th December 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Industry Wide: Shipping Turnaround forecast for 2014 - Global shipping markets are set for Recovery in 2014 according to a bullish report by Morgan Stanley…
#ChristmasFerry - Celtic Link Ferries are operating the last sailing between Ireland and France before Christmas with a sailing on Saturday 21 December departing at 18:00. The low-fares ferry company sail directly between Rosslare and Cherbourg. So to catch this…
#BantryTakeover – The Cork Port Authority which is to propose a takeover of the Bantry Harbour Board on 1 January is a 'retrograde step' and is a 'huge opportunity missed for the greater Bantry area', according to Senator Denis O'Donovan.…
#IOMferry – Seasonal sailings between Isle of Man and Dublin Port are timetabled for next weekend (21-22 Dec.) with night-time crossings made in both directions. Once again, Ben-My-Chree now in her 15th year of service, operates these winter Douglas-Dublin round…
#Epsilon – Irish Ferries cite fleet dry-docking and 'operational reasons' for the delays in introducing 'Epsilon' which is to boost additional peak capacity over the Christmas season, writes Jehan Ashmore. As previously reported, Epsilon was to have made her debut…
Ports & Shipping Review: Ramsey Sold in 100th Year, New France/Spain Routes, IMDO Seeks Director and more
14th December 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where the Ramsey Steamship Co. in its 100th year came to an of an era with the sale of two coasters. Earlier this year, their Ben…
#MysteryDiscount – With the holiday season underway, P&O Ferries, has launched a surprise discount giveaway for all passengers travelling between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Passengers can book their travel for 2014 on the Larne-Cairnryan/Troon routes and will receive a discount…
#Gaffers50th – A collection of sailing images taken by Gillian Mills during the 50th anniversary of the Old Gaffers Association held in Dublin Bay last June will be on display tomorrow in the Poolbeg Boat & Yacht Club, Rinsgend, Dublin.…
#HarbourMaster-The Port of Cork Company has appointed Captain Paul O'Regan as Harbour Master, Port Operations Manager and Superintendent of Pilots of the Port of Cork. Captain O'Regan will assume the position immediately. Commenting on this Board appointment, Mr Brendan Keating,…
#EpsilonArrives– Epsilon's first visit to Dublin Port last night completes the end of her repositioning voyage from Sicily last week, which included a call via Gibraltar, writes Jehan Ashmore. The three-year charter of Epsilon to Irish Ferries is expected to see…
