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Local vessel William Sampson Departs Dry Dock
15
Sep�
2011
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.
Ends
15 September 2011
Isles of Scilly Steamship Company
Jackie Hayman
Marketing Manager
Tel: 0845 710 5555
E Mail: [email protected]
Kevin Ayres
Marine Superintendent
Tel: 01736 334239
Email: [email protected]
W Stevenson & Sons
Andy Mamza
General Manager
Tel: 01736 362998
EMail: [email protected]
Dry Dock:
The shipyard at Penzance was founded in 1834 and boasts the first dry dock in Europe. Over the years the shipyard has had many clients, from local fishing vessels to the Ministry of Defence.
The Dry Dock offers a range of services and the workshops are well equipped to complete all forms of ship repair, including construction, fabrication and general engineering.
Services
SHIP & SUPERYACHT REPAIR, REFIT AND CONVERSION
� Dry Dock 75mx12m
� Wet Berth 106m long for fitting out, completions and afloat repairs
� Drying out berth
� Voyage Repairs
MARINE ENGINEERING
� Installation of main and auxiliary engines
� Engine repairs
� Windlass/winch and capstan repairs
� Pump, compressor and valve repairs
� Propeller refurbishment
� Tailshaft and rudder repairs
WELDING AND FABRICATION (MARINE AND LANDBASED)
� Coded welders in a full range of materials
� Hull and steelwork repairs
� Plate cutting, rolling and forming
� Fabrication of hatches, railings, stairs, ladders, gates, grilles, and building construction steelwork
� Sheet metal work incl. A/C, ducts, vents and trunking
MACHINING AND FITTING
� Bearing and Cylinder head machining and fitting
� Fully equipped machine shop with lathes, milling, slotting, shaping and drilling machines
� Line boring and shaft machining
CORROSION PROTECTION
� UHP Water blasting for environmentally friendly method and low salt finish
� Airless paint spraying
� Ability to apply a wide range of coatings
� Dock can be enclosed and climate controlled
SPECIALIST SERVICES
� Carpenters workshop available
� Electrical and marine electronics
� Wide range of specialist outfitting and rigging skills available
� Owners� specialist subcontractors welcome to work as part of the yard team
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