Ministers O’Dowd and Murphy visit Belfast Harbour to hear about ambitious plans for renewable energy and cruise investment
MINISTERS O’DOWD AND MURPHY VISIT BELFAST HARBOUR TO HEAR ABOUT AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CRUISE INVESTMENT Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have been briefed on Belfast Harbour’s ambitious plans to redevelop and enhance the Port’s offshore renewable energy and cruise facilities. In a joint visit, the Ministers heard […]
A New Maritime Adventure on Belfast’s Iconic Waterfront
A NEW MARITIME ADVENTURE ON BELFAST’S ICONIC WATERFRONT The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched. Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity which preserves and promotes Belfast’s rich […]
Northern Ireland’s first ever screen sustainability event to empower a greener industry
NORTHERN IRELAND’S FIRST EVER SCREEN SUSTAINABILITY EVENT TO EMPOWER A GREENER INDUSTRY Northern Ireland Screen, in partnership with BBC Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour will host the inaugural Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability within the screen industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, 2nd October at Belfast Harbour Studios. […]
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS WELCOMES NEW BELFAST CITY COUNCILLORS TO BOARD
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS WELCOMES NEW BELFAST CITY COUNCILLORS TO BOARD Belfast Harbour Commissioners has welcomed the appointment of four new Belfast City Councillors to its Board. Cllrs Jenna Maghie, Ronan McLaughlin, Ryan Murphy, and Nicola Verner will be serving as Non-Executive Councillor Members from August 1st, 2024, for a maximum of four years. The appointment […]
BELFAST HARBOUR ON TRACK TO BE FIRST NET-ZERO PORT OPERATOR IN UK AND ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND
BELFAST HARBOUR ON TRACK TO BE FIRST NET-ZERO PORT OPERATOR IN UK AND ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND Belfast Harbour cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 18% in 2023 and is expected to reach Net-Zero in its direct operations well ahead of its 2030 target, it was announced today. The figures were released as […]
BELFAST HARBOUR ENHANCES CONTRIBUTION TO NI WITH RECORD £65M INVESTMENT IN MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN 2023
Belfast Harbour enhances contribution to NI with record £65m investment in major capital projects in 2023 Belfast Harbour today reported strong financial results for 2023, with annual turnover and operating profits both rising despite a challenging global trading environment. Expenditure on major capital projects also reached record levels, with an investment of £65 million. As […]
Approval granted for £60m City Quays 5 Development
Approval granted for £60m City Quays 5 Development Belfast Harbour has welcomed Belfast City Council’s decision to grant planning approval for the latest phase of its waterfront City Quays development, a 9-storey mixed-use building which will be known as City Quays 5. Part of the City Quays Masterplan, City Quays 5 will become part of the […]
Belfast Harbour Community Awards provide £50,000 boost to charities and community groups across Northern Ireland
Belfast Harbour Community Awards provide £50,000 boost to charities and community groups across Northern Ireland A community garden, a DIY project for women and a local football club are among the diverse range of community-based organisations which are to benefit from more than £50,000 of funding from Belfast Harbour. The latest round of the Belfast […]
New season of ‘No-fly’ cruises sets sail from Belfast Harbour
New season of ‘No-fly’ cruises sets sail from Belfast Harbour Thousands of local cruise passengers are set to enjoy the benefits of a ‘no-fly’ cruise with a new season of sailings from Belfast Harbour aimed at cutting down on the need to travel to ports. A total of six itineraries by regular visitor Ambassador Cruise […]
Belfast Harbour Marina achieves Blue Flag status
Belfast Harbour Marina achieves Blue Flag status Belfast Harbour Marina has been awarded Blue Flag status for the first time in its history, after being revealed as one of a number of local winners of the prestigious accolade. Located at the heart of the Maritime Mile, close to the SSE Arena and Titanic Belfast, the […]
