The shipyard has produced a large number of tugs of this type, based on a very successful design from Robert Allan Ltd. Over the years the original design has been refined in the light of experience gained locally and through other operators also using vessels built by Irving. In this instance the tugs are required to meet the requirements of Lloyds Register Ice Class 1A FS for operation in Scandinavian waters.UK marine firms of all sizes are being urged to apply for the 2009 Queen's Awards for Enterprise, the Royal standard of excellence for outstanding business success. The deadline for the 2009 Awards is midnight on 31 October 2008 and applications can be made online at

www.queensawards.org.uk.

Companies can apply for a Queen's Award in up to three categories; International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Benefits of winning include extensive publicity, instant credibility, employee pride and use of the Queen's Award Emblem in all marketing for five years.

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