High visibility new buoys at Falmouth

The first of seven buoys was replaced late last year with a new Mobilis Jet 2500 polyethylene navigation buoy, marking the start of an extensive investment programme by FHC.

Falmouth Harbour Commissioners plan to replace one buoy a year. Lloyd Pond, assistant Harbour Master said: “Falmouth Harbour Commissioners’ is investing in new, easier to maintain buoys to replace the existing steel buoys. By doing so we hope to see significant savings on future maintenance costs that will make the programme self-financing. The first one is already on station and we are very pleased with its visibility and performance of the light.”

Stuart Brotherton, technical sales Area manager at Hydrosphere UK Ltd added: “The Jet 2500 weighs 1,000kg, which is substantially lighter than its predecessors. They can be raised by any single lifting eye and can be maintained using small vessels, making them a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to the traditional GLA Class 3, 4 and 5 steel buoys. As a medium size buoy with a 1.85m diameter hull, it is particularly suitable for use in near shore locations where high visibility is required.”