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.
Dublin – Holyhead
Irish Ferries W.B. YEATS further delayed
“Industry sources” have told The Irish Times that the new ferry now won’t be delivered until October. Meanwhile competition is hotting up between the UK and Island of Ireland.
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 no longer expected to leave dry dock this week
Following on from last weeks news that it was planned for ULYSSES to leave dry dock in Belfast tomorrow, it appears that she has been delayed further.
Ulysses to possibly leave Belfast next week?
According to the Belfast Harbour Booking system, Irish Ferries’ flagship ULYSSES is currently planned to leave dry dock in Belfast next week, however this is subject to change.
Official! Irish Ferries’ Ulysses to remain in Belfast for up to two further weeks
Irish Ferries flagship Ulysses is to be out of service much longer than initially thought, with the vessel now not expected to leave Belfast for up to another 2 weeks.
ULYSSES return from emergency Dry Docking in Belfast delayed
Irish Ferries’ Dublin to Holyhead flagship ULYSSES departure from dry-dock at H&W Belfast has been delayed. Meanwhile EPSILON’s weekend sailing between Dublin and Cherbourg has been cancelled as a direct result.
Ulysses (Ferry Profile)
ULYSSES is an Irish Ferries ferry which operates Dublin – Holyhead. This page includes history, technical data, deck plan, and interior / exterior photos.
Oscar Wilde (Vessel Profile)
Profile of Irish Ferries Rosslare to Cherbourg / Rosscoff passenger and freight ferry OSCAR WILDE. Includes an overview of her history, technical specifications, a deck layout plan, and interior/exterior photographs.
ULYSSES to enter Belfast Dry Dock on Friday (updated – now today at 17:00)
Irish Ferries’ current flagship, the 2001-built ULYSSES, is to enter Belfast Dry Dock THIS EVENING for what is understood to be the replacement of one of her propeller shafts. As reported earlier this week, the 50,938gt vessel arrived in Belfast Lough on Tuesday night to anchor off Bangor.
Irish Ferries’ flagship ULYSSES to arrive in Belfast tonight (updated)
Irish Ferries’ 50,938gt flagship ULYSSES is currently en-route to Belfast for dry docking following technical problems over the past few days which have severely restricted her sailing speed.
Keel laid for Stena’s first new ‘E-flexer’ ferry for Belfast
The keel of Stena’s second E-Flexer (Avic Weihai #WO264) was laid last week. This is the first of the two vessels earmarked for the Belfast to Liverpool route. Meanwhile there are to be changes to the fleet on Stena’s Liverpool and Heysham freight services.