Celebrating 50 years of Larne to Cairnryan Ferries
As P&O Ferries celebrates 50 years of ferries between Larne and Cairnryan this week, we take a look at some of the key points in the history of the route.
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. Â News of vessels visiting local waters is also covered here.
Stena Line introduces new ferry pet lounges
Stena Line has introduced new pet lounges on its Belfast to Cairnryan ferries in response to passenger feedback.
Stena Invests in New Hybrid Ferries for Belfast to Heysham
Stena Line is investing in two brand new hybrid ferries for the Belfast to Heysham route to boost capacity by 80%.
Stena Line commits to Birkenhead port until 2100
Stena Line has signed a deal with Peel Ports to remain at the Birkenhead 12 Quays, Liverpool terminal until the year 2100.
Rathlin Ferry Operator Replaced Following Failure
The Ballycastle – Rathlin ferry has a new operator after the Rathlin Island Ferry Company went into liquidation.
Stena Line takes delivery of second jumbo E-Flexer ferry
Stena Line has taken delivery of the 239.5m E-Flexer ferry Stena Ebba and confirmed that a second passenger ship will be added to its Ireland – France route next summer.
Artemis Technologies Unveils Zero-Emission Electric Ferry
Artemis Technologies has unveiled the design of a new 100% electric ferry which will sail between Belfast and Bangor from 2024.
Orkney Ferry Arrives in Belfast for Repairs
Pentland Ferries’ ALFRED arrived at Harland & Wolff Belfast this morning for repairs following a grounding incident earlier in the month.
Irish Sea Ferry Movements Update, 2 May 2022
Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have suspended passenger services to cover maintenance on their usual Ireland to France vessels.
Stena Line Continue Additional Belfast – Cairnryan Sailings
Stena Line has added further Stena Nordica sailings to the Belfast – Cairnryan route as P&O Ferries continue to fail to return to a full schedule.
Condor Ferries to Operate New Electric Hydrofoil
Condor Ferries will operate a pioneering new zero-emission ferry currently under development in Belfast as part of a pilot project starting in 2024.
Stena Line Temporary Fleet Adjustments to Cairnryan and Cherbourg routes
Stena Line has made further changes to its timetables in response to increased demand and a dry dock overrun.
