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Mar 111 min read
A brief history of Penzance Naval Base
In 1915, following the outbreak of the World War One, an auxiliary Naval Base was established in Penzance to survey shipping and as a...


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Feb 241 min read
Groundworks update, February 2025
After several months of pulling the site apart, we are finally seeing new additions and adaptations here at Penzance Dry Dock… After over...


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Feb 71 min read
The Scillonian, February 2025
The Scillonian will be leaving the Dry Dock between February 13th and February 15th. The actual date and time is to be confirmed as it is...


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Feb 41 min read
Calling boat owners and commercial operators...
Did you know that hull inspections and repairs are one of our specialities? Our team utilises advanced techniques and equipment to ensure...


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Jan 171 min read
2025 Availability
Happy New Year Everyone! We have many exciting projects to look forward to this year, but we do still have some availability. Please...


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Jan 141 min read
Scillonian Docking, January 2025
While most of Penzance were fast asleep in their beds, The Scillonian docked in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 14th January)...


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Dec 24, 20241 min read
A Very Merry Christmas from Penzance Dry Dock!
As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in the team, our suppliers, and of course our wonderful...


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Dec 10, 20241 min read
The Penzance Dry Dock Board has been formed!
The Penzance Dry Dock board has now been formed, the board is to assist and support the Dry Dock’s growth and development in new business...


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Oct 15, 20242 min read
Rejuvenation Project Update!
Securing the last part of the freehold in September this year means that Penzance Dry Dock is now back in Cornish hands for the first...


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Sep 17, 20242 min read
Penzance Dry Dock Rejuvenation Project
Following a rigorous competitive process, Penzance Dry Dock has been officially awarded more than £2M as part of an almost £4M...

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Jun 5, 20232 min read
🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿
Did you know that Penzance dry dock also contribute to a greener future?


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May 26, 20231 min read
Work experience success
Just before Easter, we had three Year 10 students from Humphry Davy School join us for work experience. Throughout the week, our budding...


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May 3, 20231 min read
Reaching new heights
Last month, Penzance Dry Dock was asked to fabricate a landing platform, for Cornwall’s first ‘ZipSafari’ course.


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Apr 26, 20231 min read
Derek Thomas MP welcomes the Minister of State for Employment to the Penzance Dry Dock
Penzance Dry Dock and other local businesses meet with Government around access to the employees and skills they require to grow.

Cat Allinson
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Continuing our internal training
Continuing our internal training programme, the team took part in mooring training, utilising the skills learnt from their previous...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read
Fishing vessels
It’s been an action-packed few weeks with Penzance Dry Dock team visiting both the Newlyn and Brixham fishing fleets to talk about what...

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Mar 8, 20231 min read
Happy International Women's Day!
e celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women all around the world.

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Mar 1, 20231 min read
Knot tying
Proper knot tying can make all the difference in docking safely and securely

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Feb 8, 20231 min read
Celebrating our apprentices
It's National Apprenticeship Week, a chance to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships.


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Feb 7, 20231 min read
National Shipbuilding Office
We had a visit from Rear Admiral R J Cox the Chief Executive Officer of the National Shipbuilding Office (NSO). The NSO is a government...
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