Clipper Ranger and Clipper Pennant latest
A quick update on Seatruck Ferries’ CLIPPER PENNANT and CLIPPER RANGER which have now both been dry-docked.
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Irish Ferries Dublin Swift to visit Larne
Irish Ferries Dublin to Holyhead fast-craft DUBLIN SWIFT is to visit Larne before possibly spending her winter lay-over at Belfast.
Former Larne to Troon Catamaran sold to Greek interests
The former Larne-based fast ferry HSC EXPRESS has been sold to Greek interests according to ellinikiaktoploia.net
W.B. YEATS to commence sea trials next week?
According to posts made to Facebook, Irish Ferries much delayed new vessel could commence sea-trials as early as next week.
A Quick September News Roundup
A quick roundup of some recent news stories featuring NI vessels past and current which haven’t warranted their own separate post.
Seatruck fleet update – Pennant off on charter while Ranger rests at Birkenhead
Seatruck have confirmed that former Warrenpoint – Heysham vessel Clipper Pennant is going out on charter as well as their future fleet deployments.
Irish Ferries’ W.B. YEATS sea trials now not expected until at least October
The new vessel still has no date for entering service. Meanwhile operator’s ‘annus horribilis’ continues with an unusual amount of cancellations and delays.
Further Update on the former Stena Antrim and Stena Galloway
Since publishing our update on the former STENA GALLOWAY (presently LE RIF, originally GALLOWAY PRINCESS) and STENA ANTRIM (Presently IBN BATOUTA, originally ST. CHRISTOPHER), further information has come to light.
Quick News: Stena Scotia flag change
Stena Line’s Japanese built freighter STENA SCOTIA has changed her home port as the result of a change in flag.
[Press Release] Seatruck further increase capacity on Dublin Liverpool route
Seatruck Ferries, the Irish Sea freight specialist, have increased capacity and sailing frequency on their Dublin to Liverpool route.
Update on the former Stena Antrim, Stena Galloway, Stena Caledonia, and Stena Cambria
Three of the four vessels have recently undergone or are undergoing significant renovation, while the other is just about to complete her 2018 season.
[Press Release] Stena Line introduces first AI-assisted vessel
As a central part of Stena Line’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimise environmental impact, the company is now running a pilot study where artificial intelligence technology is implemented on board vessels.