Ports & Shipping Review: Bulker Adrift, IOM Registry Success and Launch of Spanish Service

11th January 2014

#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where the drifiting bulk carrier Abuk Lion raised the alarm due to engine failure.

Following the dramatic rescue of Abuk Lion, the Port of Cork took over the final tow of the stricken vessel to the harbour.

As competition intensifies between Ireland-France ferry operators, Celtic Link Ferries launch improved sailing schedule for 2014.

Newcomer LD Lines launch on the continental (Ireland-France-Spain) routes saw the ro-pax ferry Scintu make a maiden inbound sailing between St. Nazaire and Rosslare.

2013 proved to be another good year for Isle of Man Ship Registry, securing an increase in gross registered tonnage of more than twice the growth rate of the world's fleet during last year.

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Jehan Ashmore

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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.

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