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.
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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.
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.
Irish Ferries Dublin Swift Finished for Winter
Following technical difficulties Irish Ferries has removed Dublin Swift from its timetable for the remainder of her 2019 season.
European Highlander at Birkenhead for Planned Maintenance
P&O Ferries European Highlander arrived at Birkenhead this morning for dry docking, with her place on the Larne to Cairnryan route covered by Dover based European Seaway.
A Quick March ’19 Irish Sea Vessel Movements Update
A quick roundup of recent Irish Sea fleet movements featuring P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Stena Line, and Frazer Ferries
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.
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.
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.
Irish Ferries Dublin Swift to visit Larne
Irish Ferries Dublin to Holyhead fast-craft DUBLIN SWIFT is to visit Larne before possibly spending her winter lay-over at Belfast.
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.