Goodchild Marine

OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

When the Port of London Authority took delivery of Leader in 2019, the 14.4m pilot cutter was an early experiment in low-emission marine propulsion. Built by Norfolk boatbuilder Goodchild Marine, Leader was the UK’s first hybrid pilot boat: a parallel…

10th September 2026

From hybrid pioneer to HVO workhorse: Why the PLA removed Leader’s batteries

10th September 2026

VESSELS

VESSELS

Why would the UK order vessels for its own Ministry of Defence from the Netherlands rather than entrust the builds to its own shipyards?

8th December 2025

UK Parliament queries why UK shipyards snubbed for Dutch

8th December 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

The UK’s Portland Port has expanded its fleet with two new state-of-the-art port vessels to boost pilot operations and tug operations.

16th September 2025

Portland newbuilds boost port operations

16th September 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Two of Seawork’s regulars are showcasing their joint collaboration again with vessels on the pontoons at Mayflower Park.

27th May 2025

Best of British: Vessel design & build perfection

27th May 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A rail and trolley system installed by Goodchild Marine and Harken Safety & Rescue ensures crew cannot fall overboard.

21st May 2024

Lifeline system enhances pilot boat crew safety

21st May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Maritime services provider Briggs Marine has added another pilot launch to its varied fleet of vessels following delivery of the ORC-121 Forth Navigator from UK-based, family-owned boatbuilder Goodchild Marine.

13th March 2024

New pilot vessel for Briggs Marine

13th March 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

A UK government-funded project has been given the green light to retrofit a diesel Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) so that it runs on electric power alone.

24th January 2024

Diesel CTV to get complete electric retrofit

24th January 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The UK’s Briggs Marine has commissioned another pilot launc,h growing its fleet of ORCs to six.

6th July 2022

Pilot launch meets growing demand

6th July 2022