Crew-approved mooring buoys for Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading deep-water ports with a £50,000 upgrade to their post-WW2 steel mooring buoys to better serve the growing number of superyachts and large commercial vessels visiting the harbour. This project aimed to enhance the harbour’s appeal as a flexible and reliable Atlantic gateway.
The highlights
Designed for all vessels
The new 3 m x 2 m mooring buoys are engineered specifically to accommodate larger ships.
Locally manufactured
Designed and manufactured in Plymouth, cutting out lengthy delivery times, while promoting a successful South-West supply chain.
Enhanced visibility
With their bright yellow colour, these mooring buoys are visible in all conditions, for safer berthing operations.
Solution
The project required replacement mooring buoys which could support the growing superyacht and commercial vessel traffic of Falmouth Harbour. AIS Marine’s solution was the implementation of 3 m x 2 m mooring buoys with a buoyancy of 7000 kg, engineered to absorb impact to protect both buoy and vessel.
With exceptional durability, these buoys provide long lifespan and low maintenance costs for the operator in all weather conditions. Their bright colour and steelwork fixings are designed to improve ease and safety of mooring operations for large vessels visiting Falmouth Harbour.
Results
The new mooring systems have strengthened Falmouth Harbour’s ability to accommodate large superyachts and commercial vessels, supporting increased harbour activity and contributing to wider economic benefits to the local marine sector and its community.
MGMT Superyacht Agency’s Mark Upton said:
“The introduction of the new mooring buoys in Falmouth has been very well received by the Superyachts we have sent there so far this year. With the switch from steel to the new design buoys there is a far lower chance of any damage to the vessels using them – which means Captains and their crews feel more comfortable using the moorings.”
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