Rock’in the Boat
We are currently working with clients and main contractors to provide marine support on a project to place scour protection rock under the historic Rockley Point Rail Viaduct. To maintain the safety and security of this viaduct, railway engineers decided to install scour protection using heavy rock infill placed against the retaining walls either side of the bridge to reduce scour and provide a gravity base. Read More
Piling on the History at Swanage Pier
Jenkins Marine are currently back at the historic pier at Swanage, Dorset where some of the original timber piles and associated structures need replacing to allow continued safe use. We have successfully completed piling works for the pier over several years, including emergency work to the pier in 2013 following strong winds and rough seas that year which damaged the mid-section so badly it was near collapse... Read More
Introducing Tugboat DMS Condor
Jenkins Marine is pleased to announce the purchase of the MT DMS Condor. This is an important addition to the tug fleet for Jenkins Marine who now operate and manage our first Category 1 tugboat to complement our existing two Category 2 tugboats. Read More
Navigation markers in this season…
We were commissioned by the Poole Harbour Commission to assist with the replacement of some of the harbour's navigation markers. With over 73 large floating navigation markers and additional sub channel markers it is a very important requirement to ensure these markers are managed and maintained at all times. Read More
Double Vision – Matching Upgrades For NAB and Needles
Jenkins Marine has commissioned ship building specialists Manor Marine to manufacture and install two new wheelhouse and accommodation modules for the Split Hopper Barges, ‘Nab’ and ‘Needles’. The superstructures will be manufactured in Portland over the coming months, with an aim to complete the project by Summer 2021. Read More
Dredging Goes Digital!
Jenkins Marine are excited to announce investment in new Prolec dig control system for dredging works. Supplied and installed by locally based James Fisher Prolec, the new electronic dig control system can be programmed with a customer's detailed dredge design profile and existing seabed survey. The excavator operator can control the bucket with much greater accuracy and has a visual display in the cab to show where they are Read More
Ferry Careful Delivery
Jenkins Marine has been back at the Sandbanks Ferry, operated by the Bournemouth Motor Road and Ferry Company, tasked with the removal of the 75m long x 20m wide chain Ferry from it’s chains and completing towage to the nearby Port of Poole for layup and essential maintenance... Read More
New Year, New Gear!
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the very best for our customers Jenkins Marine regularly reviews the vessels and equipment available for marine projects. The quality and reliability of both vessels and associated plant and machinery can have a huge impact on both cost and, what are often, time sensitive marine projects. Read More
The Boys Are Back in Town…
Back in April (See news article: "Who you Gonna Call"), Jenkins Marine was called to complete emergency repairs at a section of Poole Quay. Following emergency piling works to stabilise the failed quay wall at the residential/marina development, further detailed design and engineering works have been completed to produce a design for a more permanent repair... Read More