In Pictures: Irish Ferries W.B YEATS returns from sea trials
Irish Ferries new Ireland – France ferry W.B. YEATS returned from sea trials earlier this morning.
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October News Roundup
A quick roundup of some recent stories featuring local, industry, and former local vessel news which haven’t warranted their own separate post.
As Irish Ferries W.B YEATS’ sea trials begin, could she have been a victim of sabotage?
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft have filed a complaint of sabotage with the local prosecutor. Meanwhile W.B. YEATS has left the yard for the first time.
W.B. YEATS to commence sea trials next week?
According to posts made to Facebook, Irish Ferries much delayed new vessel could commence sea-trials as early as next week.
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.
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 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.
Keel laying of Brittany Ferries new ship Honfleur takes place in Germany
The first hull blocks of Brittany Ferries new ferry HONFLEUR were lowered onto the slipway at FSG in Germany on Monday, 6th August.
FSG launch second new ferry for Onorato subsidiary Tirrenia
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) yesterday launched yard number 776, MARIA GRAZIA ONORATO, with sister ALF POLLAK and W.B YEATS looking on.
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.
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Irish Ferries cancels all summer sailings of new Ireland to France flagship W.B. YEATS
Irish Ferries announced earlier today that they have cancelled all sailings to France this year operated by their new ferry W.B. YEATS. Meanwhile, despite Irish Ferries stating that they expect the new vessel to be in service in September, it appears they are no longer taking any bookings for her specifically.