Seabound Engineering, a leading marine engineering company based in Greencastle, Co. Donegal, is thrilled to announce the award of a significant contract with one of the largest mussel farming companies in the UK.
The contract involves the construction of an advanced 25-meter mussel harvester, designed by Rockabill Marine Design (RMD), a leading name in naval architecture. This partnership highlights Seabound Engineering’s position as a trusted supplier of the cutting-edge marine vessel for the aquaculture industry, and expands its influence across international waters.
“We are proud to collaborate with a major UK mussel producer and bring Rockabill Marine Design’s vision to life,” said Thomas Havlin, Managing Director of Seabound Engineering. “This is an exciting opportunity for Seabound, allowing us to showcase our expertise in building vessels that meet the highest standards of efficiency, sustainability, and performance.”
Ruairi Grimes, Managing Director of Rockabill Marine Design, also expressed his enthusiasm for the project: “We are delighted to be working with Seabound Engineering again on this important venture. Seabound’s dedication to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our design philosophy, and we have complete confidence that they will deliver vessels of the highest standard. Having previously collaborated with Seabound, we know they are the ideal partner for this project, and we look forward to seeing this mussel harvester come to life. The 25-meter monohull has been designed using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques to optimise the hull shape specifically for the unique operational profile of the farm.”
This ensures the vessels will operate efficiently and smoothly under the challenging conditions presented by the UK mussel farming environment.
The project will also have a positive impact on the local economy in Donegal, creating new employment opportunities during the construction phase. The vessel is expected to be delivered by June 2026.
