In Cork Harbour on Friday operations are to commence in moving the first of three ship-to-shore container cranes built in Killarney that are destined for one of the world's largest shipping terminals located on the east coast of the US.
The three cranes were designed and manufactured in Liebherr's facility in Killarney, which specialises in cranes for shipping terminals and port operations. They are destined for the Maher Terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Cork's Doyle Shipping Group (DSG) is handling the transport operations for the cranes, including commissioning the transport vessel the Big Lift Baffin, which arrived in Cork Harbour on Sunday.
The various parts of the crane were manufactured in Killarney and were shipped to Cork either by road or by sea from the harbour in Fenit. They were then assembled in DSG's 44-acre Cork Dockyard terminal near Cobh.
However, the three cranes were only partially assembled, with the upper structure sitting on the lower structure during the transatlantic voyage. This is to keep the overall height of the shipped cranes low enough to pass under Bayonne Bridge, which connects New York to New Jersey.
Irish Examiner have more here to report on the heavy module-carrier transport ship Baffin which is berthed alongside Cork Dockyard.
Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.
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It’s one of the largest natural harbours in the world – and those living near Cork Harbour insist that it’s also one of the most interesting.
This was the last port of call for the most famous liner in history, the Titanic, but it has been transformed into a centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
The harbour has been a working port and a strategic defensive hub for centuries, and it has been one of Ireland's major employment hubs since the early 1900s. Traditional heavy industries have waned since the late 20th century, with the likes of the closure of Irish Steel in Haulbowline and shipbuilding at Verolme. It still has major and strategic significance in energy generation, shipping and refining.
Giraffe wander along its shores, from which tens of thousands of men and women left Ireland, most of them never to return. The harbour is home to the oldest yacht club in the world, and to the Irish Navy.
This deep waterway has also become a vital cog in the Irish economy.
‘Afloat.ie's Cork Harbour page’ is not a history page, nor is it a news focus. It’s simply an exploration of this famous waterway, its colour and its characters.
Ocean to City – An Rás Mór and Cork Harbour Open Day formerly existed as two popular one-day events located at different points on Cork’s annual maritime calendar. Both event committees recognised the synergy between the two events and began to work together and share resources. In 2015, Cork Harbour Festival was launched. The festival was shaped on the open day principle, with Ocean to City – An Ras Mór as the flagship event.
Now in its sixth year, the festival has grown from strength to strength. Although the physical 2020 festival was cancelled due to Covid-19, the event normally features nine festival days starting on the first week of June. It is packed full of events; all made possible through collaboration with over 50 different event partners in Cork City, as well as 15 towns and villages along Cork Harbour. The programme grows year by year and highlights Ireland’s rich maritime heritage and culture as well as water and shore-based activities, with Ocean to City – An Rás Mór at the heart of the festival.
Taking place at the centre of Ireland’s maritime paradise, and at the gateway to Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, Cork is perfectly positioned to deliver the largest and most engaging harbour festival in Ireland.
The Cork Harbour Festival Committee includes representatives from Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Port of Cork, UCC MaREI, RCYC, Cobh & Harbour Chamber and Meitheal Mara.
There are six marinas in Cork Harbour. Three in Crosshaven, one in East Ferry, one in Monkstown Bay and a new facility is opening in 2020 at Cobh. Details below
Location – Cork City Contact – Harbour Masters Dept., Port of Cork Tel: +353 (0)21 4273125 or +353 (0)21 4530466 (out of office hours)
Location: Crosshaven, Co. Cork Contact: +353 (0) 21 4831023
Location: Crosshaven, Co. Cork Contact: +353 (0)21 4831161
Location: Crosshaven, Co. Cork Contact: +353 (0) 21 4831145
Location: Monkstown, Co. Cork Contact: +353 (0)87 3669009
Location: East Ferry, Co. Cork Contact: +353 (0)21 4813390
Location: Cobh, Co. Cork Contact: 087 1178363
Cork City Boardwalk Existing pontoon
Port of Cork 100m. pontoon
Cork city – End of Cornmarket St. steps and slip;
Cork city - Proby’s Qy. Existing limited access slip
Quays Bar & Restaurant, Private pontoon and ramp for patrons, suitable for yachts, small craft town and amenities
Cobh harbour [camber] Slip and steps inside quay wall pontoon
Fota (zoo, house, gardens) Derelict pontoon and steps
Haulbowline naval basin; restricted space Naval base; restricted access;
Spike Island pier, steps; slip, pontoon and ramp
Monkstown wooden pier and steps;
Crosshaven town pier, with pontoon & steps
East Ferry Marlogue marina, Slip (Great Island side) visitors’ berths
East Ferry Existing pier and slip; restricted space East Ferry Inn (pub) (Mainland side)
Aghada pier and slip, pontoon & steps public transport links
Ringaskiddy Parking with slip and pontoon Ferry terminal; village 1km.
Carrigaloe pier and slip; restricted space; Cross-river ferry;
Glanmire Bridge and tide restrictions
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Following the cancellation of the 2020 event, Cork Harbour Festival will now take place 5 – 13 June 2021, with the Flagship Ocean to City An Rás Mór on 5 June.
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