The shipyard at Penzance was founded in 1834 and boasts the first dry dock in Europe. It is located at the cross-roads of one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world with many ships plying their trade there every year. In the past the shipyard has had many clients including the Ministry of Defence. The workshops are well equipped and the workforce is able to complete all forms of ship repair, construction, fabrication and general engineering, thus minimising out of service time. The yard is therefore, through flexible working methods, able to provide both excellent quality and value for
Naval architect and maritime consultant Ian Darley specialises in bespoke work boat designs, providing a comprehensive professional ‘all inclusive’ service from concept, through building of the vessel to launch and ‘in service’ back-up thereafter. A typical commercial vessel design contract would comprise; feasibility study, tendering, contract negotiations, detailed design drawings, supervision of construction and stability book, or any parts thereof. With many years of experience as a naval architect designing commercial work boats an extensive portfolio of maritime craft has been developed
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We are a specialist Marine Insurance Broker and we offer bespoke insurance solutions for the whole marine industry. Working with a panel of Marine Trades and Hull & Machinery insurance providers we are proud and confident we can work together to cut your insurance costs. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
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Traditional "Handcrafted" and Printed Flags of every description including Regional, National, International, Military, Pirate, Festival, Personalised, Novelty, Code of Signal Sets, Ensigns, Burgees & Pennants (printed or embroidered), House Flags, Streamers, Windsocks etc. We are proud to supply National Historic Registered Vessels with Defaced Ensigns and House Flags which can be purchased direct from our website or by email/telephone. Decorative display bunting is manufactured in the widest range of colours/tapes or you can pick 'n mix your own sequence. Banners produced - any size, any
Top quality work on wooden boats up to 45ft. Specialising in classic yacht restoration and wooden boatbuilding. Particular area of interest is light to medium displacement racing yachts. All restoration, new build or repair projects undertaken. Winter and spring commissioning and repairs.
The diminutive design of nearly 50 years good standing is still as unique and well thought of today as it was in its heyday in the 60s and 70s. Renowned for its smooth and quiet running, as well as its distinctive lightweight and compact design. Dolphin engines are the ultimate in lightweight inboard yacht auxiliaries. We provide a quality repair and rebuild service while also maintaining spares and technical support for dolphin owners. Our rebuild engines are hand built to order, to rigorous quality standards. Dolphin engines also offer the following engineering services under the canopy of
MPS Vintage Diesels is a small family run enthusiast's business based at two locations located near Poole & Blandford in Dorset specialising in the parts supply and restoration of vintage diesel engines for marine, rail, industrial, truck and bus. Specialising in Lister JP, JS & JK. Gardner LX/LXB, LW, L2 and Kromhout LW, LS models. We also regularly have stock of other engine models by Dorman, Gardner, Kromhout, Lister, Petter, Ruston. Here at MPS Vintage Diesels we have over 50 years experience working in the marine and industrial service sectors. All work is carried out by fully qualified
We work exclusively in the yacht and marine industry; both on issues which involve “marine” (or “shipping”) law but more often on commercial and business law, albeit with a marine twist. We stand out for our technical expertise and understanding of the industry, built over many years. We have been involved in the drafting and development of many of the UK’s most widely used industry contracts. We represent a broad client base ranging from superyacht yards, through production manufacturers, classic boat builders to custom race boat builders, together with, distributors, naval architects
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