Irish Sea Ferry Updates January 2024
The latest Irish Sea ferry news from Irish Ferries and Stena Line, coverage of the first visit of the Steam Packet’s Manxman to Belfast and updates from P&O Ferries and Finnlines.
EPSILON (ex CARTOUR EPSILON) imo: 9539054
Irish Ferries EPSILON approaches Belfast Harbour on her way to Harland & Wolff for her 2018 dry docking. Copyright © Steven Tarbox
Irish Sea Ferry Movements Update, Early November ’23
A round up of recent ferry fleet movements on the Irish Sea involving Isle of Man Steam Packet, Condor Ferries, Irish Ferries, CalMac, Seatruck / CLdN, P&O Ferries, and Stena Line.
Irish Ferries charters P&O ferry for Holyhead and Cherbourg services
Irish Ferries has chartered a vessel from P&O Ferries to replace EPSILON on the Dublin to Holyhead and Cherbourg routes.
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.
Irish Ferries begins 2021 dry-dockings
Irish Ferries ‘Ulysses’ arrived at Cammel-Laird Birkenhead yesterday morning, kicking off the ferry companies 2021 dry-docking programme.
Brittany Ferries Confirms New “Brexit Bypass” Routes
Brittany Ferries has confirmed its plans for temporary additional freight services between Ireland and France, with both Cork and Rosslare benefiting
Irish Ferries increases driver capacity on Dublin – Cherbourg route
Irish Ferries is to treble the number of drivers it can carry on its Ireland to France route from tomorrow following increased competition and demand
Return to Service Delayed for Irish Ferries’ Ulysees
The return of Irish Ferries main ship on the Dublin to Holyhead route has been delayed, extending ‘W.B. Yeats’ spell on the route and delaying the refit of ‘Isle of Inishmore’.
Irish Ferries’ Ulysses en route to Poland for refit
Irish Ferries ‘Ulysses’ is currently bound for Remontowa in Gdansk for a refit which will include the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers.
Irish Ferries Epsilon and W.B Yeats swap for winter
Irish Ferries W.B. Yeats has switched to the Dublin – Holyhead route today as planned, but will dry dock later in the month with Epsilon providing cover.
Chartered Irish Ferries ferry Epsilon sold to Caronte & Tourist
Caronte & Tourist have purchased Irish Ferries’ EPSILON, however the change of ownership does not mean the vessel will be leaving the Irish Ferries fleet before the end of her charter.
Epsilon | Irish Ferries
Profile of the Irish Ferries Dublin to Holyhead/Cherbourg ferry Epsilon. Includes a historical overview, technical data, and photographs.
