The annual Arklow & District Chamber Gala Dinner was held on Friday 27th April, with special guest Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Richard Bruton.  The Chamber celebrated 75 years in existence with a special “Then & Now” award to acknowledge some of the oldest and most successful companies in the town.  This prestigious award was won by Arklow Marine Services, a fifth generaton family business who have evolved from traditional boat building through to steel boat building with the latest material being aluminium used in the building of high speed vessels.  The award was sponsored by Arklow Shipping Limited and Mr. Billy Tyrrell accepted the award on behalf of the company.

The Geological Survey of Ireland have chartered the “Cosantoir Bradan” from the Central Fisheries Board to be used in conjunction with the “Keary” for survey work, including bottom survey of all coastal regions around Ireland.  The vessel is currently undergoing modifications and refurbishing works at our Yard in Arklow.

Take delivery of trailer unit and convert into a hold bund tank for containers damaged during shipping transit for Dublin Ferryport Terminals Ltd.

Fabrication is almost complete on the second 20 metre wind farm service vessel and fit out has commenced, with carpenters, electricians and insulators now on board.

20 Metre Wind Farm Service Vessel Under Construction

The pontoon for Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners has recently been painted and a final coat is to be applied later today.  Fitting of fendering and anodes will take place later this week after which the pontoon will be ready for launch.

Steel Pontoon for Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners

The second 20 metre wind farm service vessel is well under way.  The deckhouse and wheelhouse are currently being fitted.  All plating is now complete.  Delivery scheduled July 2012.

Steelwork on barge for Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners is now nearing completion.

Delivery is scheduled for 19th April, 2012

The “Gardian 8″ departed Arklow last Monda arriving at Ramsgate on Tuesday afternoon and will operate under new owners Dalby Offshore Renewables.

Arklow Marine Services continue to provide personnel to the ESB pump storage generating station at Turlough Hill, Co. Wicklow where 4 no. 75 mega watt turbines have been totally overhauled and now ready for re-commissioning.