Newsletter

Hear about our latest offers first by signing up to our newsletter.

Latest News

North Sea & Thames | South Coast | Irish Sea | Northern News | Scandinavia & Baltic | Southern Europe | Other News

Other News


The Harwich - Felixstowe ferry Explorer photographed by John Bryant

This page was last updated on:

28 June 2010



MAI depiction of re-built

MARINE ATLANTIC INC

20 May 2010

Marine Atlantic has reached an agreement with Stena Group of Companies to charter The Stena Trader and the Stena Traveller. The vessels will significantly improve MAI's ability to improve service and meet increasing traffic demand between North Sydney, and Newfoundland and Labrador. They will replace the aging MV Caribou, and MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood. The new vessels, built in 2006 and 2007, will bring about significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by lowering fuel costs and consumption. The new charter agreement is conditional upon MAI obtaining all necessary governmental and other approvals as may be required. Before delivery the ships will be re-built and shortened.  Details of the proposed re-builds can be seen by clicking on http://www.marineatlantic.ca/en/fleet/ConceptDrawings.pdf








The Manxman being towed into the Pallion dry dock in September 2003. Photo: Dick Clague

MANXMAN to be broken up

9 April 2010

Letter dated 9 April 2010 from Bill Ogle
Chairman Manxman Steamship Company

Dear Friend of Manxman
You may be aware of the many rumours surrounding the fate of Manxman and, sadly yet inevitably, I can now confirm that the plans for her dismantling are proceeding. In fact contracts have just been signed for the initial phases. I’m sure most of you will realise that her condition continues to deteriorate and that restoration costs are escalating rapidly.
I can also confirm that Pallion Engineering at Sunderland, as agents for her owners, would like to give Manxman enthusiasts and the wider community the opportunity of purchasing some of the memorabilia onboard. There are many significant pieces including the logo badge, name, lifeboats and davits, original interior panelling, wood decking, handrails, portholes windows and many more. Please enquire by email to office@ssa.org.uk or telephone 0191 564 0404 and speak to Julie Robson. In fact this process has already started.
So far as the Trust is concerned we can now move into the next stages of the winding up process as required by the Charity Commission. We will advise you when the final position is known both with regard to the amount of residual funds, and distribution.
I can also tell you that I am aware of a letter which you may have received from former Trustees of the Manxman Steamship Company. This will be properly dealt with as a matter of urgency. Meanwhile I can say that if your address was obtained from a copy of our records of the Friends of Manxman then it was taken without our knowledge or approval.
Kind regards
Bill Ogle
Manxman Steamship Company

CALEDONIAN MACBRAYNE DAY EXCURSIONS 2010

19 March 2010

CalMac day excursion brochures for Summer 2010 can now downloaded from
http://www.calmac.co.uk/Contact%20Us/Day-Excursion-2010-Previews-Online.htm
There are separate brochures for trips:

  • from Oban
  • from Fort William
  • to Isle of Skye
  • to Isle of Lewis
  • Kintyre and Clyde

Ship Photography

4 November 2009

The Home Office circular on the subject of photography and ciounter terrorism can be found by clicking on:
Home Office Circular

From time to time there are reports of photographers being stopped from taking photographs in public places.  Whilst it may not be completely up to date in an ever changing environment there is some good advice in a guide to

Photographers Rights in the UK