Whitby-based boat builder Parkol Marine Engineering has launched two new vessels for sea trials.
The projects, worth more than £5 million, have completed within a week of each other.
Twin rig trawler Reliance III was launched in Whitby Harbour, with the 80 strong team watching. The 200-ton vessel is destined for Banffshire where she will catch prawns and white fish.
The 260-ton Havara was launched at the Middlesbrough yard, opened three years ago as the business diversified. It will serve as a salmon feed support vessel in the Shetland Islands.
Parkol, closing in on 50 years of operations, is one of the few remaining builders, having completed first new boat in 1997.
Hull-based Myton Law has acted for Whitby boat builder Parkol Marine Engineering to negotiate the contracts.
Shipping lawyer John Habergham said, “Parkol is widely recognised as one of the leading boat builders in this sector in the UK and Myton Law is proud to advise the highly regarded Parkol team. After working on the contract detail for these two vessels it is exciting to see them take to the water.”
Director Sally Atkinson, who is the second generation company’s project manager, said “It is always a pleasure to work with John and his team. We have completed numerous contracts together, some of which have been very challenging. We have always been able to rely on Myton Law to provide a professional service and to have our best interests at heart.”
