GPS Marine has confirmed that it has taken over the operation of Ramsgate Slipway 1 to enhance its in-house capabilities.
The slipway will be used for the repair and maintenance of its fleet of MPVs, tugs, barges, and pontoons, and to ensure the continued operation of the facility for the wider maritime sector.
EAPL (European Active Projects Ltd) ceased its boat repair operations at the slipway in January but GPS Marine has stepped into the void.
Gary Spencer, Technical Director at GPS Marine, said: “Ramsgate Slipway 1 provides GPS Marine with a dedicated facility to perform out of water maintenance and repair works on its vessels. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to ensuring that it maintains the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency for its fleet in a cost-effective manner.
“We are delighted to be operating the Ramsgate Slipway 1 facility, which is not only an important maritime asset for Ramsgate, and users of the port, but also one that will significantly increase GPS Marine’s ability to repair and maintain its own fleet.
“Gaining operational control over the out of water repair and maintenance of most of the vessels in our fleet strengthens our ability to deliver the highest standards of fleet reliability and efficiency for our clients.”
