A number of boats have been refurbished and renamed in recent weeks following a change in ownership, as summarised by David Linkie. Ardent towed to Kilkeel for renewal Above: Ardent approaches Kilkeel last week at the end of a three-day tow…
2016 has been the busiest year ever for the Department of Marine’s syncrolift in Killybegs, with over 60 vessels scheduled to use the facility over the year, reports Pauric Gallagher. Above: Sainte Catherine Laboure being painted at Mooney Boats Ltd in…
Ocean Endeavour sails on first trip after extensive vessel refurbishment Ocean Endeavour PD 625 sailed from Peterhead last week, for the single-rig whitefish trawler’s first trip back at sea following large-scale modernisation work, reports David Linkie. Above: Ocean Endeavour crosses Peterhead Bay in pristine condition. Since skipper John…
The Natalie (WT275), a 7.95m catamaran owned by Mayo fisherman Ciaran Quinn, underwent a major overhaul recently, reports Pauric Gallagher. Ciaran bought his vessel in 2008, and it was the first Sutton catamaran to come to Ireland; since then several…
Skipper James Anderson and partners are highly impressed with the level of performance that the Shetland twin-rig whitefish trawler Alison Kay LK 57 has delivered. Her first four trips were fishing west of Foula in some fairly heavy weather, after…
Here’s the latest boat news from the UK and Ireland… Major overhaul for Co Donegal vivier-crabber at Mooney Boats crew 2016 is continuing on from where last year left off for Mooney Boats Ltd in Killybegs, with a steady influx of…
