December 2009

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Port of Cork Datafile – Natural Harbour - In-depth profile of the Port of Cork and the facilities provided around the city’s huge natural harbour, which is home to the only dedicated cruise terminal in Ireland.

Looking to the future - A look at innovative new ships that are both fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
Jim Shaw

World leaders - History of the Canadian navy’s St Laurent destroyers built in the post-1945 era.
Nick Hall

Working crews - Recalling shipboard life from an era now long gone, looking at mariners at work and play.
Vic Young

Farewell Saga Rose - On board the veteran cruise ship Saga Rose, which is retiring from Saga this month.
Peter Newall

Crossing the Irish Sea - Overview of the Irish Sea ferry network that takes goods and people to and from Ireland.
Russell Plummer

The Busiest Waterway - A look at ships on the Kiel Canal, the busiest man-made waterway in the world.
Iain Wakefield

Photo competition - To celebrate 25 years of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, we have held a readers’ photo competition and the results are here.
Russell Plummer

Waterfront - News of Oasis and Allure of the Seas, a Northwest Passage transit and Queen Mary 2 on her fifth anniversary cruise.

Ferry - Cruise Europa joins Minoan Lines, HSS Discovery heads south and new cats named.
Russell Plummer

Naval - HMS Ark Royal returns to sea, hi-tech gathering at Portsmouth and new Canadian patrol craft.
Gary Davies

Cruise - New Carnival Dream delivered, details of Le Boreal and Pullmantur’s future plans.
Tony Davis

Cargo - Fuel cell technology in ships, exports from east coast, and Blyth’s lay-up berths busy.