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Revised timetable from 21st September. Akka's Wednesday night sailing from Boulogne and the Thursday sailing from Cork have been dropped. All departures from either port are now at 21hrs or 21.30hrs

I wonder will Galicia return to the route during November - March or is she undergoing drydocking.

Galicia is scheduled for sailings on Rosslare/Cherbourg in November and on Rosslare/Bilbao in November and December.

Armorique doing a 2 week stint on Rosslare-Cherbourg early November when she Cork-Roscoff finishes for the year.

Sounds like it was very interesting. Great to see this type of exhibition being held. I was hoping to get down there but unfortunately couldn't make it.

EGM postponed to 10th September

https://www.independent.ie/business/irish-business/irish-continental-group-is-set-to-postpone-shareholder-vote-on-proposed-1.2bn-mbo/a/160626221.html

Some pics from Akka departing Ringaskiddy earlier this afternoon.











Passing Sapphire Princess at Cobh

Logos Hope arrived in Cork this morning and is berthed at Kennedy Quay until Monday. Few photos I took earlier this evening

Anyone know if the Pont Aven and Armourique still use the gangway to the terminal for foot passengers? That set up walking people around is very strange.

Yes they do. For some reason(cost maybe?) Hibernia have decided not to use the gangway for foot passengers.

The 2 new ferries are to be named Kupe and Cook. Due for delivery in 2029.

https://www.shippax.com/en/news/kiwirail-confirmed-as-operator-of-new-cook-strait-ferries-kupe-and-cook.aspx

Few pics from a recent visit to Rosslare Harbour. Lots more added here https://flic.kr/s/aHsjUZ2Jao

Stena Nordica and Victoria Seaways


Finnwave


Finnwave and Isle of Inishfree


Cotentin


Isle of Inishfree




Norbay


Finnlines chartered vessel Lismore

One thing that struck me watching these videos was how haphazard the foot passenger loading seems to be. I know its early days and the numbers are low but if they are taking foot passengers they should have a more professional routine in place.

On the plus side the St Patrick looks clean and reasonably fresh inside and both vloggers praised the staff. 

Few photos of Matthew departing Marino Point last Friday evening. She is being towed to Varna Bulgaria by the Greek registered tug Foteini. She is due to arrive there during the 2nd week August. In Cork harbour Foteini was assisted by 3 other tugs Ocean Challanger, Alex and Titan. More pics here https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5eHoZC

Few pics of St Patrick arriving in Cork yesterday. More here https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWVXg

Put back 24 hours to 18.00 hrs tomorrow.

After almost 3 years it looks like the MV Matthew is on the move today

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/cocaine-ship-mv-matthew-finally-34299885