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From time to time we issue press releases realting to the Dry Dock, all of the releases will appear on this page - the two most recent on the front page.

 

Local vessel William Sampson Departs Dry Dock

15 September 2011 | By: Admin

Local fishing vessel William Sampson, owned by Newlyn fishing company W S Stevenson & Sons, has departed the Penzance Dry Dock following a four-week schedule of works and refit.

The vessel left the dock on Wednesday (14th September( at approx 1800 hrs, with all the works completed on time and to plan, despite a number of changes to the work’s statement during the four weeks of refit (and adverse weather conditions delaying the painting).

Andy Manza, General Manager from W S Stevenson & Sons says “Penzance Dry Dock is a local facility that provides an easily accessible dry working environment for the refit of vessels. Earlier in the year we had a very rapid response to the docking of two of our vessels PZ 137 Twilight III and PZ 199 Algrie for refit and remedial works requested by ourselves, W S Stevenson & Sons. The work was carried out on time and to a very tight schedule of works drawn up at very short notice, following the successful refit of the two vessels.”

Jimmy Barnes “Skipper” added: “It was a pleasure to be back on board the vessel on its return journey to Newlyn”.

The Dry Dock offers a 365 day a year service with a dedicated docking berth for vessels, a drying-out berth and a range of workshops, including areas for fabrication, fitting, electrical work and carpentry.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, which took the lease on the Dry Dock on 1 September 2009 which has been based in Penzance for more than 90 years.

With experience in shipping and the marine industry through the company’s owned and operated ships, Scillonian III and the freight ship the Gry Maritha, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company is well placed to maintain the high levels of service delivered as well as providing opportunities for future growth and expansion.

Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company added: “The Dry Dock has provided services to ships for many years and has a great reputation for efficiency, quality and competency, we hope to build on this and maximise our opportunities for servicing existing clients as well as attracting new business.

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15 September 2011
 

Mannin enters Penzance Dry Dock

11 July 2011 | By: Admin

The Dry Dock are pleased to welcome the Dredger Mannin owned and operated by Padstow Harbour authority and the Harbour Master Captain Robbie Atkinson who was previously master of our vessel Gry Maritha.
The vessel steamed around from Padstow under the command of Captain Sam Guy a prominent Island resident and master mariner.
We expect the vessel to be in dock for approx 2 weeks for general maintenance.
 

Famous Square Rigger gets overhaul in Penzance Dry Dock

11 November 2010 | By: Admin

Square Rigger, the Earl of Pembroke - star of both TV and film, is undergoing its annual service in the Dry Dock in Penzance.

The ship, which is normally based at Charlestown, on the outskirts of St Austell in Cornwall, entered the dock on Thursday 4 November and is currently being inspected and serviced by engineers at the town's facility. It's expected to stay in the dock until Tuesday 9 November - she will be berthed there for 5 days while the work is completed.

The 145ft long, 14 sail ship has appeared in popular TV programmes like 'Hornblower III', and 'Moll Flanders' as well as films including 'Treasure Island' and 'Frenchman's Creek'. She also offers sailing experiences for enthusiasts who can stay on-board in one of the five passenger cabins.

The Earl of Pembroke is the second largest in the Square Sail fleet and was built in Sweden in 1948. Originally named Orion, she traded timber in the Baltic and British East Coast, until being laid up in Denmark in 1974. In 1985 she underwent a complete restoration programme and in 1994 she was commissioned as the three-masted 18th Century wooden Barque that she is today.

Penzance Dry Dock is leased to the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and is one of the UK's longest established dry docks, providing facilities for vessels in need of repair and conversion. Open 365 days of the year, the dry dock has a skilled workforce and takes in around 10 to 15 ships a year. It has a dedicated docking berth, a drying-out berth and a range of workshops for fabrication, fitting, electrical work and carpentry.

Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company commented: "To be servicing the needs of this magnificent and prestigious ship is a real honour for the team working at Penzance Dry Dock. I think it demonstrates that, as well as looking after the Scillonian III, Gry Maritha and other passenger and freight ships on a regular basis, that the experienced team here are used to providing some of the best skills and knowledge in the industry, as well as being well-placed to deliver the high-levels of service our customers have come to expect."

David Redhead, General Manager of Square Sail, the company that owns the Earl of Pembroke added: "We are very happy to be able to utilize the facilities at Penzance Dry Dock and the skills of a local Cornish company."

 

Penzance Dry Dock

14 September 2009 | By: Admin

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has taken over the lease to operate and manage Penzance Dry Dock, it has been announced today.

Penzance Dry Dock, which is one of the UK's longest established Dry Docks, having been established in 1834, provides facilities for vessels requiring repair and conversion.

The Dry Dock offers a 365 day a year service with a dedicated docking berth for vessels, a drying-out berth and a range of workshops, including areas for fabrication, fitting, electrical work and carpentry.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, which took on the lease on 1 September 2009, has a strong commitment to the town and has been based in Penzance for more than 90 years.

With experience in shipping and the marine industry through the company's owned and operated ships, Scillonian III and the freight ship the Gry Maritha, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company is well placed to maintain the high levels of service delivered as well as providing opportunities for future growth and expansion.

Andrew May, Chairman of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company said: "The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has been based in Penzance for almost 100 years and provides jobs and lifeline services to the people of Penzance and the islands. By taking on the lease to the Dry Dock we are able to ensure the future of the operation within the town.

"After going into administration a few months ago, the Dry Dock was at risk of being lost for good. I am pleased that we are in a position to re-employ former employees and look at making the Dry Dock a very successful business once again."

Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company added: "The Dry Dock has provided services to ships for many years and has a great reputation for efficiency, quality and competency, we hope to build on this and maximise our opportunities for servicing existing clients as well as attracting new business.

"As a company, we are very please to be able to take on the lease, expand our portfolio of businesses and secure the future of what is a vitally important business in the town and wider region."

The first vessel entered the Dry Dock on Monday 14 September. The 27m long Dumb Barge, the Bay Oasis, entered the Dry Dock on Monday morning for a refit and five year class renewal, the vessel will be berthed there for seven to ten days. Following the completion of work on the Bay Oasis the Isle of Scilly Steamship Company's freight ship, the Gry Maritha will be entering the Dry Dock.

The Dry Dock boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced workforce and currently takes in 15 to 20 ships a year.

 

Officially Trading Again

01 September 2009 | By: Admin

In what will hopefully be seen as good news the Penzance Dry Dock has been rescued from Administration by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company another well-known local business..