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.
#FerryTraffic- Both the Dublin to Holyhead and Liverpool routes were the most important shipping routes last year. Data from the Central Statistics Office reveal the Ireland-Wales route accounted for 7.9pc of all tonnes received into the State's ports. The Liverpool…
Added Celebration as Profits Jump in Year of Belfast Harbour’s 400th Anniversary
27th June 2013 Belfast Lough
#BelfastHarbour – In 2012 Belfast Harbour recorded a jump in profits resulting from investment in deep-water facilities and new Stena Line ferries, writes The Irish Independent. Revenues at the port company, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary, were £39m in…
#SeaFrontTours–This year's Seafront Memorials Tour season starts this Sunday (30 June) in Dun Laoghaire Harbour where the waterfront is lined with historical landmarks. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council which organises the tours are delighted to announce the historical walks which are…
#PortofCork - Plans to start a new Motorway of the Sea between Port of Cork and Gijon in northern Spain was called for at the Ireland-Iberia Trade and Transport Round Table forum which was held in Dublin today. The IEA…
#RoyalNavy – HMS Somerset (F82) a Royal Navy Type 23 Duke Class frigate of 4,900 displacement tonnes is due to make a courtesy call to Dublin Port over the weekend, writes Jehan Ashmore. The frigate is due to arrive early…
IMDO Weekly Review: Irish Agri-Foods Reaching €12bn Goal, Newbuilds Two Year High, Container Rates Slump
25th June 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: Agri-food exports - Irish agri-food will meet its goal of reaching €12bn annual exports by 2020, according to Irish Exporters Association chief executive…
#FerryNews- As previously reported, plans for a car ferry service linking Greenore and Greencastle moved a step closer yesterday when its developers formally submitted planning applications to both Louth County Council and the north's planning service. Carlingford Ferries, which is…
#TrainingShip – The veteran US training ship T.S. Empire State (1962/14,557grt) arrived into Dublin Bay yesterday having crossed the Atlantic Ocean, she is however not due to dock in Dublin Port until tomorrow, writes Jehan Ashmore. Operated by the SUNY…
IMDO Weekly Review: EU/US Trade Deal Benefits, Container Flatlines, European Coal Slumps and more…
20th June 2013 Ports & Shipping
#Ports&Shipping –The latest IMDO Weekly Shipping Market Review includes the following stories as detailed below. Irish Economy: EU/US trade deal - Ireland will benefit more than any other European country except Britain if the European Union and United States hammer…
#JFKennedy50th- The Eternal Flame taken from the grave of former US President John F. Kennedy in Washington has arrived to Dublin Airport this morning and is to be transferred to the Naval Service in Dublin Port and carried by sea…
Container Shipping Giants to Merge Resources in Effort to Raise Rates
20th June 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ContainerRates- The World's largest container line, AP Moeller-Maersk A/S said it will pool vessels with its two biggest rivals in an effort to manage overcapacity and raise unprofitable freight rates, according to Bloomberg. The Danish giant Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping…
#FerryNews- Seatruck Ferries Heysham-Warrenpoint route had the unusual task of transporting 170 'Snoozebox' cabins to provide temporary accommodation for the 1350 security personnel drafted in for the G8 Summit that took place on the shores of Lough Erne. Each cabin…
#MaritimeFeatival - Irelands largest Model-Boat Exhibition will be held during the 2nd John Barry Maritime Festival in Wexford. The Model Boat Exhibition takes place on the weekend of 22-23 June (11am-5pm) as part of the four-day festival which starts tomorrow…
#PortSector – European port employers representatives and trade union organisations are meeting in Brussels today for the official inauguration of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Port Sector. The committee will act as a platform to discuss issues of…
#CruiseLiners -Those watching the live coverage of the recent Ocean to City rowing race would of seen the handsome Marina, a 66,000 tonnes cruiseship which had berthed in Cobh, writes Jehan Ashmore. Only launched in 2011, Oceania Cruises 1,250 passenger…
#MaritimeFestival – As previously reported on Afloat.ie the 2nd John Barry Maritime Festival (20-23 June) starts this week and is a celebration of the Wexford-born Commodore John Barry, father of the US Navy. The four-day festival covers Wexford's rich maritime…
#BelfastLough – Belfast's Harland and Wolff Group (H&W) continues to operate as an expanding diverse engineering business. The group has a number of special capabilities related to marine engineering and design, ship repair, and including offshore wind-farm fabrication. The company…
Ports & Shipping Review: Maritime Labour Package, Shipping Sector Steady Course, Ferry Service 40th, New Cruise Terminal plus more..
16th June 2013 Ports & Shipping
#ShippingReview: Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar confirmed a successful Irish Presidency trilogue which dealt with the Maritime Labour Package. Celtic Link Ferries recorded an increase in both…
#SoldShip – The Belize flagged bulk-carrier Clipper Faith (1998/19,354grt) seized in Dublin Port in March as previously reported on Afloat.ie has been sold at auction for €4.8m reports RTE News. The crew who had not been paid since December 2012,…
Ireland's First Custom-Built Cruise Terminal Planned for Belfast Harbour
13th June 2013 Belfast Lough
#NewCruiseTerminal – The first purpose-built cruise terminal in Ireland is to be built in Belfast Harbour. The £7m investment will ensure that Belfast Harbour will be able to handle all cruise ships operating in the Irish Sea, as well as…
