Dr Francis Lagan, Auxiliary Bishop of Derry and Moville Parish Priest Fr Paddy O'Kane perform the blessing of the vessels.

Monica Warnock, husband Martin Robinson and their son, Seamus, 3, and daughter Maeve, 1.

Some skippers take to their boats for the blessing.

Foyle ferry passengers look on as the blessing ceremony gets underway.

Four year old Ciara Barr, Redcastle, on board the Marliona for the blessing.