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.
#BookFestival – This year's Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2013 starts today and continues through the week till next Sunday (8 Sept), writes Jehan Ashmore. Among the venues showcasing the many events organised by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo)…
#FoylePort – Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have announced that shipping through the port increased by 27% over the past year leading to before tax profits of over £1.2m. Chairman of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioner Mr Garvan O'Doherty announced…
#FarewellEMER – Dublin Port is to bid farewell to L.E. Emer (P21) on her final visit to the capital today. Under command of Lt. Cdr. Alan O'Regan she is to resume her last patrol prior to de-commissioning on 20 September,…
#CruiseLiners – Dublin Port has two cruiseship callers today, Thomson Spirit (1983/33,930grt) and Ocean Princess (1999/30,277grt) both are approximately the same in tonnage terms, yet they are starkly different in design, writes Jehan Ashmore. Thomson Spirit had sailed from Belfast…
#FarewellEMER – L.E. Emer (P21) has completed a four-hour farewell patrol 'cruise' in Dublin Bay today for former crew members of the 1978 built vessel, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Naval Service offshore patrol vessel (OPV) had on board both members…
#CruiseLiners – German cruise operator, Passet Kreuzfahrten's Delphin (16,214grt) is visiting Dublin Port today, the small former Soviet cruiseship is berthed just short of the East-Link Toll Lift bridge, writes Jehan Ashmore. The cruise set off from Oban and terminates…
#FrenchNavy - The French Navy 'Tripartite' class mine warfare vessel Croix du Sud (M646) which has a hull constructed of composite polyester resin is to visit Dublin Port today, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Tripartite class is a design collaboration of…
#MiniCruises – Since our report earlier this week regarding Irish Ferries French mini-cruises from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Roscoff, the ferry operator has announced that the length of time ashore for passengers has been extended to almost a week. Under…
#CorkHarbour – Cork Harbour Open Weekend (14-15 September) as previously reported will also include a Harbour Photographic Exhibition of close to 200 photographs covering all aspects of the development of Cork Dockyard, the ships built and repaired. The Cork Dockyard…
L.E. Emer to Make Final Farewell Visit to Dun Laoghaire Harbour
31st August 2013 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
#FarewellEMER – L.E. Emer (P21) the oldest member of the eight-strong Naval Service fleet is to make her final scheduled visit to Dun Laoghaire Harbour tomorrow, writes Jehan Ashmore. As previously reported, L.E. Emer is making her final patrol before…
#CorkHarbour – The Cork Harbour Open Weekend takes place on 14-15 September and once again organisers promise it to be an excellent weekend of fun for all the family, with many events held free of charge to the public. The…
#Interislander – Irish Continental Group's Kaitaki which is on charter to New Zealand operator Interislander service is expected to be at least two weeks late. The delay in re-entering of Kaitaki on the Cook Strait route follows unforeseen problems with…
#ICGHalfYearReport- Irish Continental Group have released their Half-Yearly Financial Report for the Half Year Ended 30th June 2013. In a comment by ICG chairman, John B. McGuckian he stated; 'This was a positive half years trading with increases in revenue…
Wind Surf Visits Portrush Prior to Setting Seven Sails for Dun Laoghaire Harbour
29th August 2013 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
#TallCruiseships – Anchored less than a nautical mile offshore of Portrush today is the impressive Wind Surf, which has five 50m/164ft high masts towering above the sea, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Windstar Cruises vessel with a 312 guest capacity is…
#SeaFrontTours–The final Seafront Memorials Tour of the season ends this Sunday (1 September) in Dun Laoghaire Harbour and from where the waterfront is lined with historical landmarks. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council which organises the free historical tours that have been…
#CorkCruiseCalls – The Port of Cork will be busy tomorrow as three cruiseships capable of carrying a combined total of 4,200 passengers are to visit the natural harbour, writes Jehan Ashmore. First to make an entrance will be Celebrity Infinity…
IMDO Shipping Review: Manufacturing Rises, Container Carriers ‘Asset Lighters’, Panamax Grain Uplift and More
27th August 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Manufacturing prices rise in July - Irish manufacturing prices rose by 0.7% in July, although they remained 0.2% lower than a year ago.…
#Harland&Wolff – Harland & Wolff's landmark iconic cranes are to be relocated due to the refit of a massive oil rig which will act as the city's unofficial Christmas tree, bedecked with lights, as it towers over the harbour estate…
Gathering of ‘Verolme’ Workers Commemorate 160 Years of Cork Shipbuilding
26th August 2013 Cork Harbour
#VerolmeWeekend – To mark the finale of Cork Dockyard Workers Gathering Weekend, the last Mayor of Cobh Town Council, John Mulvihill Jnr, attended yesterday a plaque unveiling dedicated to shipyard workers to include Verolme Cork Dockyard in Rushbrooke, writes Jehan…
Ports & Shipping Review: Ardmore Fleet Expands, Bulker Grounding, Channel Islands Charter Ceases and Belfast Port Masterplan
26th August 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where Ardmore Shipping Group purchased two 50,300 dwt eco-product tankers worth $68m / €50m from South Korean shipbuilders, SSP. Irish exports could fall by €2.8 billion…
