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All 120 on board rescued after Philippines ferry catches fire at sea
All 120 on board rescued after Philippines ferry catches fire at sea
Photos and video released by the coast guard showed flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry.

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Ferry runs aground near Seattle
Ferry runs aground near Seattle
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people ran aground near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle but there were no reports of injuries or contamination, authorities have said.The Walla Walla ran aground in Rich Passage at around 4.30pm local time as ...

Sun, 16 Apr, 2023

At least 12 dead after ferry fire in the Philippines
At least 12 dead after ferry fire in the Philippines
Most of those who died drowned and were recovered at sea, officials said.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

New 1994 ferry disaster report finds there was no collision and no explosion
New 1994 ferry disaster report finds there was no collision and no explosion
The ferry was on its way from Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, to Stockholm when it sank about 30 minutes after an initial distress call. Only 137 people on board survived.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Northern Exposure: How to drive from Cork to the Shetland Islands
Northern Exposure: How to drive from Cork to the Shetland Islands
In every sense, Shetland proves to be the ultimate highlight, writes Tom Breathnach 

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry unveiled
Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry unveiled
The EF-24 Passenger vessel uses cutting-edge hydrofoil technology to lift the craft out of the water, enabling it to sail above the waves.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Philippines Ferry Fire
All 85 passengers and crew aboard burned ferry safely rescued in Philippines
All 85 passengers and crew on board a ferry that caught fire south of Manila have been safely rescued with the search effort now ended, Philippine officials said.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Philippines Ferry Fire
Seven dead and more than 120 rescued from water after ferry fire in Philippines
A ferry carrying more than 130 people caught fire in north-east Philippines, killing seven passengers and forcing many survivors to jump into the sea where they were rescued by other vessels.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

Philippines Ferry Fire
Seven dead and more than 120 rescued from water after ferry fire in Philippines
A ferry carrying more than 130 people has caught fire in the north-eastern Philippines, killing seven passengers and forcing many survivors to jump into the sea where they were rescued by other vessels.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

Bangladesh Ferry Sinks
Six people die as ferry sinks near Bangladesh’s capital
Rescuers have recovered six bodies after a cargo vessel hit a ferry carrying dozens of people along a river outside Bangladesh’s capital, officials and survivors said. It was not clear immediately how many are still missing.

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Eight confirmed dead after more bodies found on burned-out ferry off Greece
Rescuers in western Greece have discovered six more bodies on a ferry severely damaged by a fire en route to Italy last week, raising the death toll to eight.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Search expanded on burning ferry off Corfu with 10 still missing
Fire service rescuers have expanded a search inside a burning ferry anchored off the Greek island of Corfu, with 10 people still missing.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Survivor found in burning Greek ferry
A survivor has been rescued from the stern of a still-burning passenger ferry in Greece. A coastguard spokesman said the man, a Belarussian, was found on the left rear side of the Euroferry Olympia in apparently good condition.

Sun, 20 Feb, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Greek rescuers search burning ferry for 12 missing people
Rescue teams in Greece searched a burning ferry on Saturday for 12 people believed to be missing after it caught fire in the Ionian Sea while en route to Italy, while passengers described a frightening evacuation from the ship.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Two drivers trapped on burning ferry near Greek island as scores rescued
Scores of passengers and crew have been rescued from a fire that engulfed an Italy-bound ferry with 290 people on board near the Greek island of Corfu, authorities said.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Greece Ferry Fire
Hundreds rescued from ferry fire near Greek island
More than 280 people have been evacuated from a ferry in north-western Greece that caught fire overnight while heading to southern Italy. At least one person was slightly injured during the evacuation, coast guard officials said.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Wine with Leslie: Planning ahead for holidays — and wine trips
Wine with Leslie: Planning ahead for holidays — and wine trips
We're off on the ferry to France and Spain this summer — and will come home with a boot full of wine, olive oil, chorizo, morcilla and peppers

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Bangladesh Ferry Fire
Ferry fire kills at least 39 and leaves 72 injured in Bangladesh
A massive fire swept through a crowded river ferry in Bangladesh early on Friday, leaving at least 39 people dead and 72 injured, officials said. Many passengers leapt from the vessel into cold waters to escape the blaze.

Fri, 24 Dec, 2021

Sri Lanka Ferry
At least six dead after ferry capsizes in Sri Lanka
A ferry has capsized in eastern Sri Lanka, killing at least six people, a navy spokesperson said. Twelve people have been rescued and the search for others is continuing, Captain Indika de Silva said.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Zeebrugge added to Port of Cork's Antwerp service
Zeebrugge added to Port of Cork's Antwerp service
It's now operating two departures a week from Zeebrugge and one from Antwerp to Cork and vice versa

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Indonesia Ferry Sinking
Seven dead and 11 missing after ferry sinks in rough seas near Bali
At least seven people have been killed and 11 are still missing after a ferry sank in rough seas near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

Ship sinks in the Irish Sea
Wales-Northern Ireland ferry route launched amid ‘very strong demand’ for sailings
Fares for the Holyhead-Belfast sailings start at £130 (€150) for a car and driver.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Greece Ferry Strike
Strike disrupts Greek ferry services
Ferry services to the Greek islands have been disrupted after a seamen’s union went ahead with a strike that a court had declared illegal. Union members blockaded the entrance to ferries in the main port of Piraeus, preventing anyone from boarding.

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

Indonesia Ferry Accident
All 195 on board safe after Indonesian ferry catches fire
All 195 people on board a large ferry have been rescued after it caught fire while travelling to a remote island in north-eastern Indonesia, forcing passengers and crew to jump into the sea.

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Indonesia Ferry Accident
Passengers and crew jump into sea to escape Indonesia ferry blaze
A ferry with nearly 200 people on board caught fire in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday. Passengers and crew members were forced to jump into the sea but no casualties were reported, officials said.

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Ferry fire
Irish exporters hail new Rosslare-Dunkirk ferry service as Brexit boost
Danish shipping and logistics firm DFDS has announced a six-day per week two-way crossing service between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk beginning on January 2.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2020

Finland Sweden Ferry Aground
Ferry with hundreds of passengers onboard runs aground
A Baltic Sea ferry with 331 passengers and a crew of 98 has run aground in the Aland Islands archipelago between Finland and Sweden. Finnish authorities said there are “no lives in immediate danger” and the vessel is not leaking.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Sea links may become our lifeline after Brexit
Irish Examiner View: Sea links may become our lifeline after Brexit
Great events can pivot on tiny details. Operation Barbarossa, the unspeakably savage Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, launched in June, 1941, was, in part, repelled when Russia's bitter winter fell.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2020

Finland Sweden Ferry Aground
Baltic Sea ferry runs aground in Finnish waters
A Baltic Sea passenger ferry with nearly 300 people on board has run aground in the Aland Islands archipelago between Finland and Sweden. Rescuers evacuated the vessel’s passengers to shore, Finnish authorities said.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2020

High Court orders arrest of ferry ship due in Dublin Port this evening
High Court orders arrest of ferry ship due in Dublin Port this evening
Update: A spokesperson for Seatruck Ferries said at 4pm the matter had been resolved and the Norbank would not be arrested when it docked at Dublin.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Stena Line appeals for passengers to adhere to guidelines and restrict travel to essential journeys
Stena Line appeals for passengers to adhere to guidelines and restrict travel to essential journeys
As the Government continues to warn people against travelling to holiday homes this weekend, Dublin Port has seen a dramatic drop in car and foot passengers.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Cork-Santander ferry sailings cancelled
Cork-Santander ferry sailings cancelled

The travel plans of 300 passengers have been disrupted this weekend following the last-minute cancellation of Brittany Ferries sailings between Cork and Santander.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

Norwegian confirms airline will not resume flights from Cork or Shannon this year
Norwegian confirms airline will not resume flights from Cork or Shannon this year

Budget airline Norwegian has confirmed that it will not resume its transatlantic flights from Cork or Shannon this year.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2019

British Govt to cancel contracts for ferry services in the case of a no-deal Brexit
British Govt to cancel contracts for ferry services in the case of a no-deal Brexit

The UK is to cancel all the contracts for ferry services to be provided in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

Wed, 01 May, 2019

Update: Minister 'can’t interfere' with Irish Ferries' decision, SIPTU express concern at situation
Update: Minister 'can’t interfere' with Irish Ferries' decision, SIPTU express concern at situation

Plans by Irish Ferries to no longer run a ferry between Rosslare and France are being described as a "big blow".

Wed, 19 Dec, 2018

Watch: New fast ferry start its first day at the beautiful Cape Clear Island
Watch: New fast ferry start its first day at the beautiful Cape Clear Island

Cape Clear Island's new fast ferry has made its first trip to the mainland.

Sun, 05 Aug, 2018

Cape Clear Island gets new fast ferry
Cape Clear Island gets new fast ferry

A new fast ferry which can accommodate nearly 100 passengers has been commissioned to serve Cape Clear Island and provide adventure tourism trips around the Fastnet Rock lighthouse.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2018

Unions call for urgent meeting with Irish Ferries to discuss pay plans for WB Yeats
Unions call for urgent meeting with Irish Ferries to discuss pay plans for WB Yeats

British and Irish unions have called for an urgent meeting with Irish Ferries to discuss pay plans for a new 'super-ferry' due this autumn.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2018

Irish Ferries cancels Dublin to Holyhead sailings until middle of next week
Irish Ferries cancels Dublin to Holyhead sailings until middle of next week

Irish Ferries has cancelled all upcoming sailings on the MV Ulysees between Dublin and Holyhead.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2018

Number missing after Indonesia ferry sinking raised to nearly 180
Number missing after Indonesia ferry sinking raised to nearly 180

Some 178 people are missing from a ferry sinking on Monday at a popular lake on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a much higher number than previously believed.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Seven rescued from life raft in Pacific Ocean after ferry sank
Seven rescued from life raft in Pacific Ocean after ferry sank

Six adults and an unconscious baby were rescued on Sunday from a life raft in the Pacific Ocean after drifting for four days in the blazing sun without water.

Sun, 28 Jan, 2018

Philippines ferry capsizes in stormy seas
Philippines ferry capsizes in stormy seas

A ferry with more than 250 passengers and crew has capsized in stormy seas off the north-east coast of the Philippines.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

West Cork ferry users have to clamber over boats
West Cork ferry users have to clamber over boats

Lives are being put at risk by dangerous “overcrowding” at a floating dock or pontoon in one of the country’s busiest fishery harbours.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Fáilte Ireland: Valentia Island ferry not eligible for grant aid
Fáilte Ireland: Valentia Island ferry not eligible for grant aid

Fáilte Ireland says it cannot include an island ferry, felt to be crucial for tourism in the South-West, among major projects eligible for grant aid.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

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