Walcon Marine has completed the supply and installation of a near-shore fishing marina for Shoreham Port in West Sussex. Replacing a previous facility, the new marina doubles the capacity to 50 boats up to 15m in length and is designed to provide secure berthing for catamaran fishing boats.
The upgraded Walcon Marine pontoons now better accommodate modern catamaran-style fishing vessels and are designed to give many years of service with commercial-grade features including System 21 pontoons fitted with non-slip mesh decking. Each berth also offers shore power and freshwater access for the first time.
Recently key project contractors, stakeholders from the maritime sector, local authorities and port users gathered to officially open the refurbished marina. First built in the 1950s and formerly known as Nicolson’s Marina, the facility has been renamed Fishersgate Marina to reflect the rich fishing heritage of the local area.
At the opening ceremony, Julian Seaman, Harbour Master/Director of Marine Operations at Shoreham Port, said, “We are delighted to officially open Fishersgate Marina today, following several months of refurbishment works. The funding we received from the UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme has enabled us to enhance our facilities for inshore fishing vessels and expand opportunities for other fishers to visit the area.”
Walcon’s Managing Director James Walters added: “It’s been a pleasure to return to Shoreham Port once again, following the replacement of the 100 plus berth Lady Bee Marina that we completed in the spring of 2021.”
