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’.
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 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.
End of February ’19 News Roundup
A quick summary of some ferry news stories from February not yet reported on NI Ferry Site including some dry docking updates and news from the Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle services.
Stena Forerunner to make one-off Rosslare to Cherbourg round trip
Due to delays in STENA NORDICA starting service on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route, STENA FORERUNNER will make a single round trip on that route on Saturday and Sunday
Irish Ferries W.B. YEATS Delivery Update
Irish Ferries parent company, Irish Continental Group (ICG), published a trading update earlier today which included a small update on the delivery of W.B. YEATS.
Irish Ferries owner publishes disappointing half-year results
Irish Continental Group have published results showing pre-tax profits have almost halved. Meanwhile new vessel W.B. YEATS has been delayed further.
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.