[PR] Interferry welcomes easing of travel restrictions in advance of summer travel
Ferry trade association Interferry has welcomed the European Commission’s guidance on the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Local (NI) ferry news
All the latest local ferry news from Northern Ireland including news concerning the ferry services to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, as well as internal services. News of vessels visiting local waters is also covered here.
P&O Ferries announces plan to cut up to a quarter of its workforce [Updated]
P&O Ferries has announced plans to shed around a quarter of its workforce and make up to 1,100 staff redundant.
UK Government to review ferry funding scheme following Holyhead complaints
Following complaints from Welsh politicians, the UK Government is to review its COVID-19 ferry scheme which does not currently apply to routes to Dublin.
[PR] £17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland
Vital ferry routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland have been safeguarded, thanks to a multi-million-pound government scheme to help ensure critical freight can continue to move into and across the union.
(Press release) P&O Ferries takes further action to keep business operating
P&O FERRIES has today (Thurs) announced further changes to its operation to ensure the business remains strong through the Covid-19 crisis.
P&O Ferries suspends Dublin to Liverpool route until further notice due to payment dispute
P&O Ferries has all suspended sailings between Dublin and Liverpool until further notice after one of its ships was detained in Liverpool this morning.
[PR] RMT reacts with fury to P&O all-out assault on jobs, pay and working conditions in midst of Coronavirus pandemic
Maritime Union RMT today reacted with fury at P&O Ferries proposals for restructuring the business during the Coronavirus pandemic.
[PR] RMT on Stena Line announcement to furlough staff and issue redundancies
Stena Line union RMT reacted to today’s announcement that some 600 Stena Line staff in the UK and Ireland will be furloughed and a further 150 redundancies will be sought
[PR] Stena Line to furlough 600 employees and make 150 redundant in UK and the Republic of Ireland due to COVID-19
Stena Line has announced that it plan to furlough 600 employees with 150 redundancies across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Return of Fast-Craft ‘Dublin Swift’ and ‘Manannan’ Postponed As Further Sailings Cut
Both Irish Sea catamarans have remained tied up as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis, while freight services between Ireland and the UK have been cut.
Ferry Services Slashed as a Result of COVID-19 Crisis
Reduced passenger and freight volumes as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic have led to cuts in ferry services on the Irish Sea and further afield.
[PR] Stena Line fights to help ensure vital UK & Irish supply lines stay open
As the impact of the Coronavirus tightens its grip on life across Europe, ferry company Stena Line has moved to reassure freight and travel customers
