Skye’s The Limit!
Our new tug ‘DMS Condor’ has commenced a 9 month charter this month in the beautiful Isle of Skye, off the West coast of Scotland. As part of this project she has double towed two of our spud legged deck pontoons: JML 50 (50m x 14m x 3m) and JML 30 (30m x 11m x 2.5m) to Uig where the harbour is being redeveloped. Read More
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
Carrying the load – An Overview of Our Deck Barges
Jenkins Marine has a variety of versatile pontoons and deck cargo barges available, ranging from 70 – 4000 DWT capacity. Often overlooked or underappreciated, these multi-purpose, flat bottom pontoon barges are often the key component in many marine projects. They can be supplied and equipped for a wide range of tasks including crane barge operations, rock carrying, cargo transportation, civil engineering projects, dredge support, pipeline and cable work, and much more. Read More
Jenkins Marine, The Foundation Driving Force at Totland Pier
Jenkins Marine Ltd. were contracted to supply and install 17 new piles to form the foundations for a new restaurant development. This project involved both the Doreen Dorward, our 50-tonne crane barge suited for piling projects and the Stour as a piles/materials transportation barge. Both multi-category vessels are perfectly suited for this type of operation. 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
New Commercial Manager
Jenkins Marine is pleased to announce the appointment of Mel Klopper to the key position of Commercial Manager. Mel brings a wide range of commercial and management experience to the role. He has an extensive background in Marine offshore construction and engineering in his previous roles as technical support and business development. 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
Return to Haslar Marina
Jenkins Marine are back dredging in Haslar Marina for marina operators Dean and Reddyhoff. Haslar is an all tide 650 berth marina which requires regular maintenance dredging and this year there is an estimated 30,000m3 to dredge 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