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Scallop fishing vessel gets inspection in Penzance Dry Dock
21
Jan
2011
Jacoba, a trawler motor fishing vessel, is currently undergoing a survey and inspection in the Penzance Dry Dock.
The 37 metre-long trawler, which is used for fishing for scallops off the south coast of England, has recently changed its registry from Dutch fishing port Urk to Penzance.
The change to UK registry means Jacoba has to go into the Dry Dock to undergo a propeller and tail-shaft survey and rudder inspection for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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.
Jacoba will be in the Dry Dock until Friday 4 February, after which it will be followed by the Scillonian III, for its annual docking and surveys.
Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company commented: �The team at Penzance Dry Dock are very experienced and have some of the best skills and knowledge in the industry. As well as looking after the Scillonian III, Gry Maritha and other passenger and freight ships on a regular basis, they are well-placed to deliver a high level of service to support the local fishing industry.�
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21 January 2011
Notes to Editors:
Isles of Scilly Steamship Company Ltd was formed on 26 March 1920 and the first Scillonian Ship began regular trips to the Isles of Scilly on Thursday 2 February 1926. Since then the company has continually operated the shipping service which is a life line for the Isles of Scilly.
This year will be Scillonian III�s 33rd year of service. The ship was commissioned and built for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company by Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd in Devon with work starting in 1973. She sailed her maiden voyage on 19th May 1977 and since then has become a signature sight of the Islands and a preferred method of travel for many visitors and islanders alike.
For more information contact:
Ryan Martinez
Deborah Clark Associates on behalf of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Co.
01208 77900 / 07887 746569
[email protected]
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