29 November 2022
We are delighted that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has supported our application to redevelop the Dry Dock at Shoreham Port through the The UK Seafood Fund; a landmark government investment supporting the long-term future and sustainability of the UK fishing and seafood industry.
Shoreham Port is one of four winners announced by DEFRA last week who are due to recieve a share of the first round of funding, and is the only Port in the UK known to be awarded thus far.
We are investing c.£710k (75% of which is the DEFRA award) to enable the transformation of our existing Dry Dock into a modern facility which will provide essential maintenance services to local and visiting fishing fleets for future generations. This targeted package of work will significantly increase the performance of the Dry Dock making it a first-choice maintenance facility.
Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer said: “Fishing communities are an important part of the UK’s heritage and they make a valuable contribution to our economy, so we are backing them with funds to boost growth and opportunities across the industry. This funding will ensure seafood businesses throughout the supply chain are well-equipped to keep pace with increasing demand at home and abroad, boosting production and sustainability and building a resilient sector for the future.”
Tom Willis, Chief Executive at Shoreham Port said “It is great that our application to redevelop the Dry Dock at Shoreham Port has been successful. An essential facility for vessel owners, it is one of the few remaining in the south of England and is a part of our proud history, serving users since the 1930s. When engaging with the fishing community, investment in improving Dry Dock capability at the Port is consistently highlighted as a priority".
The redeveloped Dry Dock at Shoreham Port will offer excellent dry maintenance facilities for vessels up to 50m in length, with workshop access and quayside space. Commencing shortly, the project will be completed by early next summer.
Learn via the official announcement here.
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