On Thursday 12th January, 2012 the first 20 metre Wind Farm Service Vessel will be launched in Arklow.
“Gardian 8″ has been commissioned to service the offshore renewable industry in the U.K.
Sea trials will take place in Arklow next week and the official launch will be on Tuesday 24th January, 2012.
Arklow Marine Services is a family business run by the Tyrrell family, who have been involved in boat building in Arklow since 1864.
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Offshore WIND staff, January 10, 2012; Image: arklowmarine