Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) marked the end of work with a celebration at North Quay to thank Mylor Yacht Harbour, which carried out the repairs, and the many other parties that were involved.
The fire started in the engine room while the Arrow was 100m off Falmouth Docks’ eastern wharf last July. Firefighters and lifeboat crew involved in the rescue operation were also at yesterday’s re-launch.
The Arrow was lifted out of the water at Mylor by an 80-tonne crane which was specially bought in for the job.
Work included removing and renewing engines, wiring, plumbing and hull insulation, as well as repairing areas of the hull which were affected by the heat.
As well as repairing the fire damage, other modifications have been made to the 17m, 28 tonne vessel. These included the installation of an additional alarm system and CCTV as fire prevention methods; improving ventilation in the engine room and upgrading the heating and air conditioning systems in the wheel house.
Falmouth Harbour Master Captain Mark Sansom said: “We are delighted to welcome the Arrow back into service and would like to extend a big thank you to all those who have worked so hard to get the work finished.
“Whilst our losses have been covered by insurance, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have made a substantial investment also in upgrades to improve fire protection for Arrow as well as practical use and efficiency. We are very pleased with the results.”
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