Incident updates

24 lug 2024

Update 24th July 10:55

Irish Ferries can confirm that whilst sailing from Holyhead to Dublin the James Joyce ship was involved in a collision with a bulk carrier. Irish Ferries crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the crew, including a number who are medically trained, immediately put this training into action and the incident is under control.

The ship is carrying 1,005 passengers and 102 crew and all are accounted for, with some casualties reported. The Coastguard have evacuated 1 crew member and 1 passenger by helicopter to medical facilities in Bangor. The James Joyce is now proceeding under its own power towards Holyhead port where berthing will be assisted by tugs on arrival. Irish Ferries are liaising with the local authorities in Holyhead for passenger assistance on arrival.

Irish Ferries would like to apologise to all passengers affected by this incident – and for the disruption to their onward journeys. James Joyce sailings in the next 24 hours have been cancelled and impacted passengers have been informed with alternative sailings offered.

The latest updates will be posted on the www.irishferries.com and www.irishferriesfreight.com websites and social channels. Friends and families of passengers currently on the James Joyce ship can contact our dedicated phone line on 0800 1500 2500.

Update 24th July 10:44

Irish Ferries can confirm that whilst sailing from Holyhead to Dublin the James Joyce ship was involved in a collision with a bulk carrier. Irish Ferries crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the crew including a number who are medically trained, immediately put this training into action and the incident is under control.

The ship is carrying 1,005 passengers and 102 crew and all are accounted for, with some casualties reported. The Coastguard have evacuated 1 crew member and 1 passenger by helicopter to medical facilities in Bangor. The Ship is stable and Irish Ferries are working with the emergency services for the safe return of the vessel to port.

Update 24th July 10:28:

Irish Ferries can confirm that whilst sailing from Holyhead to Dublin the James Joyce ship was involved in a collision with a bulk carrier. Irish Ferries crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the crew including a number who are medically trained, immediately put this into action and the incident is under control.

The ship is carrying 1,005 passengers and 102 crew and all are accounted for, with a small number of injuries reported. The Coastguard are evacuating 1 crew member and 1 passenger by helicopter. Local medical facilities have been informed and are ready to provide assistance.

Update 24th July 10:26

Irish Ferries can confirm that following loss of power whilst sailing from Holyhead to Dublin the James Joyce ship has been involved in a collision with a bulk carrier. Irish Ferries crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the crew including a number who are medically trained, immediately put this into action and the incident is under control.

Update 24th July 10:04

Irish Ferries can confirm that the James Joyce ship has been involved in an incident off the coast of Holyhead whilst sailing from Holyhead to Dublin. Irish Ferries crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the company has put its training into action and the incident is under control.

The ship is carrying 1,005 passengers and 102 crew and all are accounted for. The Coastguard has been informed and is ready to provide assistance if required.

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