Shipbuilding News – Early October 2024
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Cornish boatbuilder Cockwells is set to double capacity and create 38 jobs after securing £1.88m from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.
The Good Growth investment is part of a £2.9m project by Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding to expand its South West Shipyard operation at Ponsharden, between Falmouth and Penryn.
Cockwells specialises in high-end custom yachts, superyacht tenders and motor launches, including the renowned Duchy and Hardy brands, for a global customer base.
It employs more than 140 people and its order book reaches well into 2025.