FSG in takeover talks with Russian-owned shipyard
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft has confirmed that it is in talks with Russian-owned Pella Sietas about a possible takeover. The yard is currently building Brittany Ferries ‘Honfleur’.
Irish Continental Group (ICG)
Irish Ferries owner confirms cancellation of new Dublin – Holyhead ferry
Irish Continental Group has this morning confirmed the termination of a contract with a German shipyard to build a new Irish Ferries ferry.
Ferries will continue to be built at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), but will Irish Ferries new ship?
FSG intends to continue building Ro-Ro ferries after filing for insolvency last week, but where does that leave Irish Ferries new build?
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) shipyard files for insolvency
German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, which has orders from Brittany Ferries and Irish Ferries, filed for insolvency earlier today.
Return of Fast-Craft ‘Dublin Swift’ and ‘Manannan’ Postponed As Further Sailings Cut
Both Irish Sea catamarans have remained tied up as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis, while freight services between Ireland and the UK have been cut.
What Next For FSG? Yard Loses Their Biggest Order While Further Delays to Brittany Ferries Ship Have been Confirmed
TT Line Pty cancelled their order at FSG last week, while Brittany Ferries Honfleur has been further delayed. Will Irish Ferries receive their new ferry this year?
Further Delay To return of Irish Ferries Ulysses. Dublin Swift in Dry Dock
Irish Ferries ‘Ulysses’ return from scrubber installation has been further delayed while ‘Dublin Swift’ has entered dry dock at Harland & Wolff.
Irish Ferries ‘Dublin Swift’ back in Belfast ahead of dry docking
Irish Ferries ‘Dublin Swift’ has arrived at Belfast for further maintenance ahead of her reintroduction to service next month between Dublin and Holyhead.
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’.
[PR} Irish Ferries appoints Hogia Ferry Systems to deliver new passenger and freight reservation system
Irish Ferries has announced that it has signed a new agreement with Hogia Ferry Systems to deliver a new passenger and freight reservation system.
Irish Ferries Parent Company Posts Trading Update
ICG posted a trading update this morning, reporting increased revenue and carryings at Irish Ferries. There was no update on their new ferry however.
FSG 777 | Irish Ferries New Dublin – Holyhead ferry
Discover what we know so-far about Irish Ferries new ferry to be built for the Dublin – Holyhead service, and how she differs from W.B. Yeats.