[PR] Brittany Ferries confirms immediate changes to ferry schedules
Brittany Ferries has outlined a series of changes to its schedules, in response to the on-going Coronavirus crisis.
Cancellations
Irish Ferries Ulysses finally leaves Belfast for Dublin
Irish Ferries flagship ULYSSES left the dry dock in Belfast she has occupied for almost a month yesterday, around three and a half hours later than planned.
Irish Ferries Ulysses set to leave dry dock this evening
Irish Ferries Ulysses is set to leave dry dock in Belfast this evening should no further issues arise, a month after her arrival in Belfast Lough.
Irish Ferries’ Ulysses return to service further delayed
Irish Ferries’ Dublin to Holyhead flagship Ulysses is still in dry dock at Harland and Wolff Belfast, almost a month after arriving.
Sailing/weather information, 16th October 2017
As has been widely reported in the media, what is left of  Hurricane Ophelia is expected to hit the UK and Ireland on Monday 16th October ’17.  A severe weather warning has already been issued, with the NI Weather and Flood Advisory Service issuing Red and Amber weather warnings and the Met Office an Amber weather warning.  As this is expected to be one of the worst storms in recent years, with the coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland expected to be the most badly hit area with winds of up to 80mph predicted, it is likely that there will be disruption to ferry and airline travel as well as potential problems with road and rail links.  If you are intending to travel at the start of the week NIFS advise that you check regularly with your chosen operator and allow additional time to get to the port.  People travelling … Read more
Stena Hibernia technical problems
The Belfast – Heysham freight vessel STENA HIBERNIA has been out of service since Monday 28/08/17 with what is understood to be engine problems.
Sailing update: Storm Desmond delays and cancellations, 5/12/15
Sailing updates due to adverse weather on services from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Below is a snapshot of how things stand at present (13:40 Saturday 5th December 2015). As always if you plan to travel, please contact your chosen operator directly for the latest sailing information. NI – UK sailing updates Belfast – Cairnryan (Loch Ryan Port) Stena Superfast VII continues to sail as normal, however Stena Superfast VIII is off-service today for planned essential maintenance. Belfast – Liverpool (Birkenhead) This mornings 10:30 sailing were cancelled as previously notified, however at present tonights 22:30 sailings from both Belfast and Liverpool look to be going ahead. Belfast – Heysham (freight) Stena Hibernia crossed to Liverpool last night, and is still there.  Stena Precision looks not to have sailed last night, and is alongside in Belfast.  Stena Performer also looks to be operating Belfast – Liverpool. No cancellations or delays notified as of … Read more
Sailing updates 31/1/15 AM
SAILING UPDATE: Stena Line: Services to and from Cairnryan are expected to be disrupted today with the 07:30 ex Cairnryan and 03:30 and 11:30 ex Belfast already cancelled. All other services except the 23:30 departures are currently listed as ‘in doubt’ on Stena’s Ferry Check website http://www.stenaline.co.uk/latest-sailing-updates. Services to and from Birkenhead are operating to schedule according to the service. Update:  All Stena services from 19:30 onwards are operating to schedule P&O Sailings to Cairnryan are currently advised to be operating on schedule, but with high winds in the North Channel (gale force 8) and 6-8 metre waves predicted it is reasonable to say there may be disruption later on. Seatruck services currently appear to be operating to schedule. As always, please contact your preferred operator directly for the latest sailing information.
Storm Rachel afternoon/early evening update (NI), 15/1/15
Severe disruption to ferry services continues as storm Rachel continues to batter both the UK and Ireland. All Stena services to and from Cairnryan and Belfast are either cancelled or in doubt (see below), with both vessels shortly to be in Belfast – Stena Superfast VIII left Cairnryan at around 12:30 and is currently approaching Belfast Lough (at 14:10). The following is taken from Stena’s ferry check service. Ex Belfast Superfast VII 03:30 05:52 Cancelled Superfast VIII07:30 09:52 Cancelled Superfast VII 11:30 13:52 Cancelled Superfast VIII15:30 17:52 In Doubt Superfast VII 19:30 21:52 In Doubt Cancelled Superfast VIII23:30 01:52 Retimed to 21:30 Update 17:30: 1530 SAILING DELAYED APPROX 90 MINS. LATEST CHECK IN 1600. 1930 SAILING CANCELLED. PASSENGERS CAN TRANSFER TO THE RETIMED 2330 SAILING NOW DEPARTING AT 2130…LATEST CHECK IN 2100. Ex Cairnryan Superfast VIII04.00 06:45 Cancelled Superfast VII 07:30 09:45 Departed Superfast VIII11:30 13:45 Cancelled Superfast VII 15:30 … Read more
Storm Rachel sailing updates (NI)
With gusts up to 100mph expected, the following is the latest information available from the different operators websites.  As always please check with the operator for the latest info: EDIT: P&O have now cancelled all sailings to and from Cairnryan up to and including the 07:30 departure on 15/1/15 in both directions. Stena  Line Belfast-Birkenhead 10:30 ex Belfast – Delayed 22:30 ex Belfast – Cancelled 10:30 ex Birkenhead – Delayed 22:30 ex Birkenhead – Delayed by 90 minutes at time of writing Cancelled 15/1/15 10:30 ex Belfast: Running (as of 01:06) 15/1/15 10:30 ex Birkenhead:  Cancelled Belfast – Cairnryan (LRP) 19:30 ex Belfast: Cancelled 23:30: ex Belfast: Cancelled 19:30 ex Cairnryan: Cancelled 23:30: ex Cairnryan: Cancelled 15/1/15 04:00 (both directions): Cancelled 15/1/15 07:30 (both directions): In doubt.  Please contact Stena directly for latest info. P&O Larne – Cairnryan As of 16:04 (last update), all services are currently running on time All sailings in both directions on … Read more
Stena Line sailings to Cairnryan back on?
Following on from the update earlier today, this is the latest information from Stena Line Ex Belfast 12th Dec @ 0330am – passengers sent SMS and advised sailing @ 0230am & check-in no later than 0200am Ex Belfast 12th Dec @ 0730am – passengers sent SMS and advised sailing @ 0830am & check-in no later than 0730am Ex Belfast 12th Dec 1930 & 2330 to be confirmed later today and ex Cairnryan **** DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND BAD WEATHER OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS THE FOLLOWING TIMETABLE IS IN OPERATION TODAY (FRIDAY) **** : 0400 SAILING AS NORMAL 0730 RESHEDULED TO 0630 (1HR EARLY) 1130/1530 RESCHULED TO 1330 1930 RESCHEDULED TO 1830 Stena Superfast VII crossed and briefly used the berth at Belfast this evening – she is currently en route back to Cairnryan.  It would appear from the above information that one of the berths at Cairnryan is … Read more
Stena Line Cairnryan latest
This is the latest from Stena’s Ferry Check service **** DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND BAD WEATHER FORECAST FOLLOWING SAILINGS ARE CANCELLED **** : Thursday 11/12/14 0400 , 0730 , 1130 , 1530 , 1930 and 2330 – ALL CANCELLED Friday 12/12/14 0400 , 0730 in serious doubt … 1130 , 1530 ,1930 and 2330 also doubtful Updates as soon as more information is received NI Ferry Site understand that damage has been sustained to the berth at Cairnryan as a result of the incident involving Stena Superfast VII. Â Chatter on social media suggest that a floating crane is required in order to fix this damage, with the weather also hampering inspection/repair efforts.
