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.
Naval Service Represented in New Stamps to Honour Defence Forces 60 Years of Overseas Service
12th September 2013 Navy
#NavalService - More than 60 years of overseas service by the Defence Forces are to be honoured in a set of stamps launched today. The four-stamp set depicts the four branches of the forces – the Army, Naval Service, Air…
IMDO Shipping Review: Irish Service Sector Growth, Capesize Rates High, Potential Eco-Ships Savings and much more
12th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Service sector growth - Fine summer weather, rising tourist numbers and continued signs of a growth saw Ireland's service sector grow at its…
#AdventureSailing- HMSTC Arctic Express and Discoverer are a pair of UK adventure expedition sail-training craft (STC) for members of the armed forces who are to visit Dublin Port over the weekend, writes Jehan Ashmore. The vessels are operated by the…
#InterIslander- The flagship Interislander ferry Kaitaki has returned to Nez Zealand waters following a $4.5 million face-lift, writes the Dominion Post. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the charter of the Irish Continental Group 1,650 passenger car ferry Kaitaki had departed…
#StenaHSS – Stena Line's HSS fastcraft operated Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead route ceased sailings last Tuesday on the seasonal-only service, writes Jehan Ashmore. The central Irish Sea corridor route had been running since Easter and operated by the Stena Explorer, the last…
#LighthouseTrail - As previously reported last week the first ever All Ireland Lighthouse Trail was jointly launched by ministers from north and south at Blackrock Lighthouse, Co. Antrim, one of five lighthouses selected for development along the northern coastline. The…
#CorkHarbour – As previously reported the Cork Harbour Open Weekend (14-15 Sept) programme is packed with lots of activities on offer for all ages and activities for all the family, both on and off the water. Why not try out…
Fortunate Sun Joins Bikini Registered Motoryacht to List of Poolbeg Marina Visitors
10th September 2013 Irish Marinas
#MotorYacht – The impressive 177 foot charter motoryacht M.Y. Fortunate Sun is paying a visit to Poolbeg Marina, Dublin Port and as previously reported she called last week to Cork City Marina, writes Jehan Ashmore. Constructed with a steel-hull the…
IMDO Shipping Review: Irish Manufacturing Improves, Container Fleet Growth,Chemical Tanker Optimism and more
9th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Manufacturing improves - Irish manufacturing firms saw an improvement in overall business conditions in August as new orders grew at the fastest pace…
Ports & Shipping Review: ICG Half Yearly Report, Foyle Port Shipping Increase, UK & Irish Port Conferences and more…
8th September 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where Irish Continental Group (ICG) released half-yearly financial report. Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners reported an increase in shipping through the port by 27% over the…
Dun Laoghaire County Manager Seeks Funding Approval to Development of New Super-Cruiser Berths
7th September 2013 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
#CruiseLiners – The Irish Times reports that the outgoing county manager of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is to seek approval to spend more than €7 million on various projects among them the development of berthing facilities for super-cruisers in…
#FoynesPort - Shannon Estuary with its enormous investment potential and capability in handling large vessels due to deep-water channels, was clearly evident with the call last month to Foynes Port of the giant 55,000 tonne Santa Fe. The 200m long…
#IRISHportsConference - As previously reported the 2013 Irish Ports Association (IPA) Conference on 27 September in Dublin is to be hosted by Dublin Port Company. The annual event precedes the UK's British Ports Association which takes place next month. This…
Minister Pledges Continued Support for Naval Service of State Sovereignty Over Maritime Jurisdiction
6th September 2013 Navy
#NavalService – Today's Irish Times reports that the Government remains committed to supporting the Naval Service. Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe pledged to ensure Ireland's sovereignty is maintained over the State's maritime jurisdiction. Mr. Kehoe said the success…
#Motoryacht - Luxury motoryacht M.Y. Fortunate Sun which has luxurious accommodation for 10 guests and 12 crew docked at the Port of Cork's City Marina yesterday, writes Jehan Ashmore. As previously reported, the 851 gross tonnes vessel on a call…
#RoyalNavy - Howth Harbour, synonymous with Asgard's pivotal gun-running role of 99 years ago, is in the present-day a port of call for HMS Charger (P292) a Royal Navy 'Archer' class fast patrol boat, writes Jehan Ashmore. The patrol cadet…
#UKportsConference – The British Ports Association annual conference offers a unique opportunity to catch up with all the latest policy, practice and technology in ports and harbours throughout the UK. Now firmly established as a 'must do' event for all…
#CruisePromotion – The Southern Star writes, that communities in West Cork have been asked to play an active role in attracting the cruise ship operators to the region. Five key people involved in the initiative gave a concise presentation at…
#Lighthouses – As previously reported, the first ever All-Ireland Lighthouse Tourism Trail project is being lead by the Commissioners for Irish Lights (CIL). The project will see key facilities for accommodation and attractions made available along the northern coastline.As well…
#CruiseSector - The best Irish cruise liner season in 60 years has reached a 50% hike in passenger numbers at some ports. More than 100 major cruise liners have visited Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Belfast this summer, with the trade…
