Successful fishermen have long demonstrated a respect for tradition and a willingness to test new water and new technologies. Mr. Richard Hards and Mr. George Jacks, of ..
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VESSEL REVIEW | Out West – Versatile 11-metre RIB for sightseeing trips and other duties on Scotland’s west coast
When Scottish tour operator Venture West needed a new vessel that could carry more passengers than its existing boats could accommodate, the company turned to Redbay ..
Cost of trading in Northern Ireland will soar, but shelves will be stocked
The cost of trading in Northern Ireland is set to soar, post-Brexit – but claims that there will be food shortages have been dismissed as “scare-mongering”.
Director of the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium, Aodhan Connolly, last night warned that new customs requirements could cost retailers “tens of thousands of pounds per load”.
“Export health certificates all in cost around £200 and would be needed for every product of animal origin, with an …
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UK government still not clear on post-Brexit border processes, says BIFA
The UK government must issue clearer and more accurate information on border processes following the Brexit transition on 1 January, BIFA demanded this week.
It believes most UK freight forwarders do not have a clear understanding of the processes required and have significant reservations over whether they have the capacity to handle the major changes required.
The UK forwarder association surveyed its members and found government information needed to be more accurate …
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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ newest flagship to serve UK, Azores, Madeira itineraries
The inaugural cruise programme for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette has been unveiled, including a number of brand new itineraries and a series of UK ..
Redbay Boats delivers newbuild to Norwegian tour company
Northern Ireland builder Redbay Boats has delivered a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to Norwegian tour operator Svalbard Adventures. The vessel has an LOA of 13.25 ..
Northern Ireland consortium to build electric hydrofoil ferries
A consortium of 13 Northern Ireland-based companies led by Artemis Technologies has won a £33 million (US$40.8 million) UK Government innovation grant to develop zero ..
Dredging underway at County Donegal’s Buncrana Harbour
Dredging works have begun at Buncrana Harbour in Ireland’s County Donegal to ensure safe navigation in the harbour’s waters and to better facilitate the ..
Belfast water rescue charity gets new lifeboat
Lagan Search and Rescue (LSAR), an independent water rescue charity based in Belfast, has taken delivery of a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) from Ribcraft RIBs. The ..
Harland and Wolff, Navantia form shipbuilding collaboration
Northern Ireland-based shipbuilder Harland and Wolff has formed a new collaboration with Spain’s Navantia with the goal of jointly bidding for a range of contracts, ..