Dutch ferry group, Norfolkline, have bought the Norse Merchant Group (NMG) and its subsidiaries today.

NorseMerchant Ferries has secured the charter of the roll-on/roll-off ferry Lembitu for its Belfast-Heysham services.

Irish Sea ferry operator NorseMerchant Ferries has completed a major refurbishment of accommodation and public spaces on board its ferry Lagan Viking.

Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Britain's number 2 port operator behind Associated British Ports has reported a small increase in underlying full year profit, in line with market expectations, and said although the economic climate remains uncertain it is well positioned to benefit from any upturn.