Irish Port and Shipping News
Foyle Port has congratulated the students from Ardnashee School & College on successfully completing a work experience programme with the north-west port. The pilot programme named the SuperGEMS Work Experience Programme was developed in partnership with GEMX North West to…
European short-sea ro-ro and lo-lo operator CLdN has completed its move of shipping operations from Luxembourg to the United Kingdom. The move to the UK is a natural evolution for CLdN, as the company has been operating freight connections to…
Cameron Bowie Appointed As New Chief Operating Officer of CLdN Shipping
29th May 2026 Ports & Shipping
CLdN, which has recently relocated shipping operations from mainland Europe to the UK, as Afloat reported, has announced the appointment of Cameron Bowie as the new Chief Operating Officer for CLdN Shipping. Next month, Cameron will join CLdN from the…
UK shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping has officially taken delivery of MV Greta C, a 7,720 dwt multipurpose general cargo vessel, and it becomes the Cowes, Isle of Wight-based company’s 100th newbuild ship. The new dry-cargo ship, measuring 118.6 m in length,…
EU-Funded Project to Develop Solutions for Zero-Carbon Long-Distance Shipping
15th May 2026 Ports & Shipping
Marine technology group Wärtsilä has joined an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project H4PERION (Hydrogen FOR Performance Enhancement and Reliable Ice OperatioN)…
A joint naming ceremony of two Damen Shipyard dry cargo newbuilds for operator Fast Lines Belgium took place in the Port of Antwerp. The twins built to the yard's Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 design are the first newbuilds to enter…
Container Service Expansion at Port of Waterford as Eucon Adds Regular Call
9th May 2026 Port of Waterford
The Port of Waterford has welcomed Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd as a new carrier, now including Waterford as a regular call on its North European shipping schedule. This development introduces: Two sailings per week between Rotterdam and Waterford Increased…
Minister of State Seán Canney has launched the 23rd Irish Maritime Transport Economist, the Irish Maritime Development Office’s (IMDO) annual report on ports, shipping and maritime trade. The launch, held at the Conrad Hotel, drew senior figures from the Department…
A marine battery maker has claimed the Svitzer Balder, built by the Uzmar shipyard in Türkiye, sets a new standard as the most powerful electric escort tug in the world, able to operate in near-open ocean as well as in…
Marine Notice: Merchant Shipping (Radio) Rules 2026 – Implementation of SOLAS Chapter IV
15th April 2026 Ports & Shipping
The Department of Transport draws attention to the Merchant Shipping (Radio) Rules 2026 (S.I. No. 125 of 2026), which were signed into law on 1 April 2026 and came into force on the same date. The rules implement the revised…
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed a draft European Parliament report on the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF III). The draft prepared by co-rapporteurs Oihane Agirregoitia (Rapporteur for the Transport Committee) and Martínez and Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz (Rapporteur for…
European Sea Ports Organisation Joins EU Charter for Restoring Oceans & Waters
30th March 2026 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has officially joined the European Union’s ‘Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters’ Charter. This recognition highlights the central role European ports play in protecting marine ecosystems and driving the transition to a carbon-neutral, circular…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s new freight vessel Menawethan has departed Vietnam and begun her delivery voyage to the UK. The purpose-built ship left Ho Chi Minh this morning and is expected to arrive in Penzance in around 72…
ESPO Award 2026 Will Reward Port that Succeeds Best in Developing Port Infrastructure
24th March 2026 Ports & Shipping
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Social Integration of Ports is entering its 18th edition in 2026, and this year’s theme is “Dual-Use Port-City Projects.” Both the port and the city need space to develop and meet the…
Ireland Faces Port Capacity Challenge as Dublin Approaches Limits by 2040
19th March 2026 Ports & Shipping
Ireland’s port infrastructure faces mounting pressure, with Dublin Port projected to reach capacity by around 2040, delegates at the 2026 NMCI Seafarers’ Conference heard today. The issue emerged during a panel discussion on the future of seafaring, chaired by Vice Admiral…
Cyber Risk and GPS Spoofing Emerging as Key Maritime Safety Threats
19th March 2026 Ports & Shipping
Growing reliance on digital navigation and automation is exposing the maritime sector to new safety risks, including GPS spoofing and cyber attacks, delegates at the NMCI Seafarers’ Conference heard today. The issue was raised during a panel on “The Impact of…
