Atlantic Towage and Marine were proud to be part of history for their part in bringing the largest ship to ever visit Dingle Harbour in late April. The 90 metre Wilson Dublin cargo ship was berthed in the port by the company’s vessels Ocean Navigator and Ocean Lad. The Wilson Dublin called to Dingle to collect a cargo of sandstone aggregate from the local Lispole quarry which is being transported to the UK for use in roads and construction…
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Atlantic Towage and Marine came to the assistance of a large container ship, the Atlantic Companion which suffered engine failure south of the Fastnet Rock, on 13th January 2015.
The Atlantic Companion was en-route from Liverpool to Halifax when she lost engine power, drifting for more than 12 hours. The crew managed to restart the engines temporally, the 291m vessel which can carry up to 2200 containers, made her way to Bantry Bay to allow her crew to carry out repairs…
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The latest vessel to join the Atlantic Towage and Marine fleet is the Ocean Navigator, a highly versatile in-harbour tug, whose shallow draft and large wheelhouse makes her ideal as a survey vessel or dive support vessel. Atlantic Towage and Marine recently contracted Mooney Boats to supply and fit a new crane to the Ocean Navigator, and install a custom made hydraulic A Frame, new winch and quick release tow hook. Mooney Boats also made the transom removable to enable working over the stern, ie ploughing, seabed levelling and towing. On completing the engineering works, the Ocean Navigator received a new paint job from top to bottom.