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Marine Services
The Royal Navy’s P2000
August 22, 2024
The Royal Navy’s P2000 or Archer class ships are primarily used for training, maritime security tasks and in ambassadorial roles for RN recruitment and outreach events. Berthon provides support to the P2000 fleet as part of a wider Contract, supplying spares and effecting emergency maintenance to the entire fleet alongside…
The Tyne and Wear Fire Boat in Berthon’s Big Blue Sheds
September 14, 2020
Berthon were pleased to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire Boat to our Marine Services Big Blue Sheds this summer for a comprehensive life extension refit, prolonging the service of the boat. Starting life as a VT Halmatic MkIII Rigid Raider, the Fire Boat completed a remarkable 15 years in…
Berthon and the RNLI
April 28, 2020
Berthon Boat Company has enjoyed a long association with the RNLI. We have proudly built a number of Arun, Severn & Shannon Class lifeboats, for which Berthon still provides in-service support wherever required. As a company we are also delighted to support the Berthon employees who volunteer for our local…
Busy Times for the Berthon Historical Boats Team
March 12, 2020
The New Year has brought some old blood to Berthon. We are delighted to have five historical boats in attendance for a variety of repairs, maintenance and refits. Ranging from traditional wooden sailing yachts, to high speed launches and air sea rescue boats, there are some seriously classy guests in…
Refurbishment of a Fisheries Patrol Vessel
October 16, 2019
Berthon has refurbished a Fisheries Patrol Vessel from the world’s remotest inhabited island, Tristan da Cunha, for the UK government’s Blue Belt Programme. Tristan da Cunha Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying approximately 1,511 miles from South Africa and 2,166 miles from the…
Refit of a 48ft ABP Pilot Boat, Beaufort
July 17, 2019
Berthon complete a full refit on a 48ft pilot boat for ABP “Beaufort” an Associated British Ports (ABP) Pilot Boat recently left the Big Blue Sheds at Berthon having completed a major refit. The 18.55 metre Arun Class Pilot Boat arrived by sea following a 300+ nautical mile journey from…
UK border Force Vessel Repairs & Maintenance
June 3, 2019
20m Border Force coastal patrol vessels NIMROD & EAGLE in for repairs and maintenance The UK Border Force operate a fleet of Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV). CPVs NIMROD and EAGLE recently used Berthon for their annual maintenance and MCA coding. Their unique capabilities, speed and size allow the Border Force…
